Putting together a list of books I want to read before I die. Open to any suggestions (a few on my list so far are fantasy like LOTR, historical fiction like Pride and Prejudice or To Kill a Mockingbird, philosophy like the Nicomachean ethics or nonfiction like Guns, Germs, and Steel)… looking for more than simple business & finance books.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a curated list of books that span various genres and themes, perfect for a "must-read before you die" list:
Classics & Literature:
Philosophy & Self-Reflection:
Historical Fiction:
Nonfiction & Intellectual Growth:
Additional Recommendations:
This list offers a mix of intellectual depth, storytelling brilliance, and life lessons. Happy reading!
Sources: Reading List for Intellectual Killers, Reading List for Intellectual Killers, Books that Changed Your Perspective on Life
kama sutra
Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl
Septuagint
Your own biography
Technically possible for folks like Elon Musk
This is a common misconception, that only the big shots are interesting enough to have a book / memoir written about them. If you’re seeking a huge paying audience, sure. But most of the work you do is for 10 people, so why not a book for the 10 most important people in your life?
Your family wealth that you will give to those important to you includes financial and intellectual capital.
3 to 5 hours of recorded interviews with a human, AI transcription, editing (human/AI), you’ll have enough material for 20 - 50 pages. Roughly about 10 Word doc pages per hour of raw transcript. Add more pages if you include photos.
Include your well thought out insights on WSO over decades.
Why stop at a book? Technically, much more is possible.
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