What books actually change the way you think?
In this episode, Conor Brown and I share ten books that have shaped how we approach business, creativity, and life. We each brought our top picks, a mix of fiction and nonfiction, and talked about why these stories and ideas stuck with us long after we finished reading them.
From leadership and creativity to storytelling and personal growth, these books have influenced how we make decisions, solve problems, and think about the world around us. If you’re always on the lookout for your next great read, this episode is packed with recommendations.
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Key Takeaways
- A good book stays with you: The titles we remember years later are usually the ones that changed how we see something.
- Fiction can teach powerful lessons: Great stories often reveal insights about people, decisions, and leadership in ways nonfiction can’t.
- Reading across genres builds better thinking: Mixing fiction and nonfiction exposes you to different ways of solving problems.
- Ideas compound over time: The more you read, the more connections you start to see between different concepts and disciplines.
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Books Mentioned in This Episode
Jeff's Nonfiction Book Picks
- Move, Think, Rest by Natalie Nixon
- Wealthy and Well-Known by Rory Vaden
- Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
- 5 Mere Christians by Jordan Raynor
- Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo
Conor's Nonfiction Book Picks
- The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- It’s Better to Be Feared by Seth Wickersham
- The Dynasty by Jeff Benedict
- A Course Called Ireland by Tom Coyne
Jeff's Fiction Book Picks
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- The Pendergast Series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
- The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
- Midshipman’s Hope by David Feintuch
- Magic Kingdom for Sale — Sold! by Terry Brooks
Conor's Fiction Book Picks
- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
- Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
- Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Links
The Unsinkable Conor Brown: Website | TikTok | Instagram
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