A running list, scored by hand.
Sorted by score, then by reading date (newest first).
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Most books have a page of their own with their highlights.
Recommendation scores:
10 out of 10. Undeniably good life advice. It's hard to find a good, easy-to-read, succinct book like this one.
10 out of 10. A masterpiece in storytelling and filmmaking, filled with profound insights that resonate across life, design, art, and beyond.
10 out of 10. Powerful insights about building long-lasting work.
10 out of 10. Maus is a masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you are not into graphic novels/comic books - I'm not - just read it. Given its visual nature, I didn't include any highlights here.
10 out of 10. Read it! An excellent and inspiring look into Leonardo Da Vinci's curiosity, inner self, and pursuit of making exceptional stuff.
10 out of 10. I'm very into Stoicism, and it would be hard to measure its impact on my life. Ryan Holiday does a great job in this and other books he has written on the topic, making it simpler, relatable, and enjoyable. I gifted (and keep gifting) this book to people, especially those unfamiliar with Stoicism.
10 out of 10. A wonderful book about our language and thought structures, and how they interact with the reality around us.
10 out of 10. Ultra-relevant for those who want to develop intellectual depth and be more productive.
10 out of 10. An enlightening, inspiring, and beautiful journey about learning, one of the most relevant skills to cultivate.
10 out of 10. Insightful perspectives for a bolder and more purposeful design, rather than being overly user-centric. In addition to his books, I attended classes and engaged in conversations with Verganti. I admire his work.
10 out of 10. One of the most important books I have ever read. It will help you reflect on much of what you do [or don't do] and give you valuable directions for building a better self.
9 out of 10. A fascinating and informative book about what AI entails.
9 out of 10. A systemic and deep look at the design practice. I recommend it to anyone with some experience who wants to go deeper.
9 out of 10. Great insights for crafting impactful messages and campaigns.
9 out of 10. About our [in]ability to understand other people.
9 out of 10. Insightful on parenting and human relationships in general. My data-driven side sometimes missed evidence on some of the advice/guidance the author shares, but it is a strong recommendation for everyone.
9 out of 10. A pragmatic perspective on a more disciplined life. Even if you do not relate to [frequent] analogies and examples of warriors/warfare, the book can help you develop a more productive routine and ability to deal with stressful situations.
8 out of 10. I developed a great appreciation for her life story, work, and choices - above all, for her commitment to each goal she believed was worth pursuing.
8 out of 10. Good insights to help spread products, messages, and ideas.
8 out of 10. About the process that products/services, mainly digital, use to develop habits/addictions in us.
7 out of 10. A good introduction about our power [and responsibility] to influence other people's behavior.
6 out of 10. This book is not highly useful, but I recommend it for people in their twenties as it offers practical tips to increase their chances of success.
6 out of 10. A more technical/number-oriented perspective on Complexity. Interesting, but not exactly the kind of content I was looking for.