We obey authority automatically, often responding to its symbols rather than its genuine expertise
Influence: Science and Practice · Robert B. Cialdini
What comes first warps perception of what comes next—sequence is a lever of influence.
Influence: Science and Practice · Robert B. Cialdini
VITO-to-VITO referrals produce 40% higher close rates and 2.5x more referrals downstream
Getting to VITO (The Very Important Top Officer) · Anthony Parinello
Spot financial bubbles by combining FOMO psychology, crowd dynamics, historical pattern-matching, and the market-cap-to-GDP ratio.
Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? · Henrik Zeberg
The market returns 10%. Your skills return 1000%.
I Wish I'd Saved Less When I Was Younger · Olly Richards
Master the warmth and competence signals that determine how others perceive you
Cues · Vanessa Van Edwards
Trade benefits both parties even when one is better at producing everything
On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation · David Ricardo
Transform your relationship with money by measuring spending in life energy, not dollars
Your Money or Your Life · Vicki Robin
Pack everything you own and only unpack what you actually need over 21 days
A rich life with less stuff | The Minimalists · The Minimalists
Master your visual image and vocal image to control how people perceive you
13 Years of Communication Skills Knowledge in 53 minutes · Vinh Giang
Try on new values like clothing to discover which ones truly fit your life
EVERYTHING You Think You Know About Yourself Is WRONG! (How To Find Yourself) · Mark Manson
Ask every sentence: would I say this to a friend? If not, rewrite it.
Write Like You Talk · Paul Graham
Accept that unfair outcomes are inevitable and keep moving forward regardless
Make Your Bed · Admiral William H. McRaven
Simplify your wardrobe, amplify your style
Ultralight: The Zen Habits Guide to Traveling Light & Living Light · Leo Babauta
Pack lightly, dress simply
Ultralight: The Zen Habits Guide to Traveling Light & Living Light · Leo Babauta
Dry clothes naturally
Thriving On Less · Leo Babauta
Wear clean
Thriving On Less · Leo Babauta
Build quality into the process by giving machines and workers the authority to stop production the moment an abnormality occurs
Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production · Taiichi Ohno
Wealth is what you don't see -- the unspent money giving you options and freedom
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness · Morgan Housel
Profile your target's hidden needs to tailor your influence approach
The Art Of Seduction (The Robert Greene Collection) · Robert Greene
Systematically empty your head of every open loop using category-based prompts
Getting Things Done · David Allen
Move from data and arguments to narratives that inspire action
Change by Design · Tim Brown
Become an elusive object of desire by mastering the psychology of wanting
The Laws of Human Nature · Robert Greene
Rehearse adversity in your mind so it cannot ambush you in life
The Daily Stoic 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance · Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
Not knowing the rules can be your greatest competitive advantage.
The Trading Game: A Confession · Gary Stevenson
Detecting vulnerability
Evolutionary Psychology The New Science of the Mind, · David M Buss
Multiply value
How to Make Wealth · Paul Graham
Wear with intention
The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health · Andrew Huberman
Imagine Your Perfect Day
Access Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices, Belief Testing & Imagination | Dr. Martha Beck · Andrew Huberman
Visualize your priorities
The Silent Cost of Bad Habits - James Clear · The Knowledge Project Podcast
Looking for the self
Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris · Andrew Huberman
Remove invisible barriers to action by making the first step laughably easy
Feel-Good Productivity · Ali Abdaal
The three-part formula behind every successful ad, funnel, and sale
Traffic Secrets · Russell Brunson
People have a deep-seated duty to authority and will follow the directives of authority figures
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion · Robert Cialdini