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3 Timely Books for Startups
What a VC is thinking, How did we get here, Where’s my inspiration
Every morning from about 5–7 AM, I block off my schedule to read; anything from business news and books on entrepreneurship and VC to sci-fi and biographies. I usually have about 5 books on rotation, currently including these 3.
I usually try and read books I can burn through at a decent pace. As I have a little bit more time now without travel, meetings and events I have added some longer form books to my reading.
Surprisingly, these three books have helped me better understand the situation we are living through right now. They have kept me motivated through our uncertain times, and they have helped me stay focused on building towards the future.
Most notable are the chapters in Guns, Germs, and Steel regarding pandemics. And the themes in Titan showing unending strength and courage in an uncertain environment.
Included in these are lessons on resilience, productivity, and fundamentals for every startup. If you haven’t yet read these, they’re worth downloading or ordering to read while you’re in isolation. Check out the free downloads below:
Guns, Germs and Steel [free PDF]
Titan [free PDF]
