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My shelf
If I could only have a few things to regularly return to and lend to friends, these would be on it. Some of the threads of my tapestry.
Updated: 9th September 2025
— how many copies are on my shelf (how highly I recommend it, ~michelin stars)
This is a shelf page. It’s a curated collection of books, articles, and other media that have shaped my thinking or that I highly recommend.
📚Books
Falling Upward
— Richard Rohr
A remarkable book about the two halves of life. Marmite, if it's for you, it's for you. It was for me.
When Breath Becomes Air
— Paul Kalanithi
A beautifully touching book, written as only a gifted, dying author could.
Deep Work
— Cal Newport
A foundational book on getting meaningful work done without the wastage of performance theatre.
The Power of Habit
— Charles Duhigg
A wonderfully easy, insightful read on how habits are built. Changed my life.
Ready Player One
— Ernest Cline
A gripping story of the ultimate computer game, recommended by someone who doesn't like fiction or sci-fi.
Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned
— Kenneth O. Stanley
An averagely written book with a formative message, life is as much discovery as creation.
📝Articles
What if you tried hard?
— Aaron Francis
This one's living rent free in my head. Am I trying hard enough?
💬Quotes
“People like us do things like this”
— Seth Godin
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears”
— Nelson Mandela
🎙️Podcasts
Introduction to VIEW
— The Art of Accomplishment
A wonderfully insightful episode into the mindset that sells without selling.
Unedited: Joel Houston
— Joel Houston
A raw chat about harder times in life, put me onto Richard Rohr's Falling Upward.
This is a curated list that I update from time to time. If you have recommendations, drop me a line.