Simon Sinek
Author & speaker
Author of Start With Why and The Infinite Game. One of the most watched TED Talks of all time. His reading focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, and the philosophy of cooperation — how humans build things that last.
@simonsinek18
Timeless books
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1859 yrs old
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Stood the test of time — old, widely published, and repeatedly endorsed
“Meditations is the ultimate leadership book — written for an audience of one: the author himself.”
“Man's Search for Meaning taught me that purpose is the most fundamental human need — and that nothing can take it from you.”
“The War of Art explains why we self-sabotage — and what the professional does differently.”
“The Power of Habit explains why organizations and individuals get stuck — and how to break free.”
“After reading Why We Sleep, I stopped treating rest as laziness and started treating it as performance.”
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