Inspiration

Below is a selection of books that have inspired and informed my approach - from business frameworks to insights on purpose, spirituality, and human behavior. This list reflects some of the key voices I return to often. I also draw inspiration from articles, podcasts, and the many remarkable people I’ve had the privilege to work with and learn from.
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• Build – Tony Fadell
  Honest, tactical insights on building companies and culture.

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• Build the Life You Want – Arthur Brooks & Oprah Winfrey
  A roadmap for emotional well-being and intentional living.

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• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown
  A powerful call to focus on what truly matters.

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• Living Untethered – Michael A. Singer
  A guide to inner freedom and presence.

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• Main Street Millionaire – Codie Sanchez
  Rethinking wealth creation through alternative entrepreneurship.

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• Moral Ambition – Rutger Bregman
  A call to integrate ethical purpose with worldly impact.
   

• Scarcity - Sendhil Mullainathan & Eldar Shafir
  How a lack of time, money, or bandwidth shapes our behavior and decisions.

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• Start with Values: How to Build a Life with Meaning and Purpose – Bradley Hook
  Practical guidance for aligning life with personal values.

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• Start with Why – Simon Sinek
  A foundational work on purpose-driven leadership.

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• The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt
  A timely exploration of youth, technology, and mental health.

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• The Awakened Brain – Lisa Miller
  Exploring the science of spirituality and mental health.

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• The Habits of Self-Discipline – Arthur Brooks
  Insights on building personal discipline and consistency.
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• The IKIGAI Journey – Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles
  A Japanese-inspired approach to meaning and balance.

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• The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
  A modern classic on mindfulness and conscious living.

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• The Righteous Mind – Jonathan Haidt
  Provocative perspectives on morality, culture, and political behavior.

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• Traction – Gino Wickman
  A practical system for scaling values-aligned businesses.​