Under each recommendation you will find a short "compressence". A compressence is the compressed essence of an idea, way of thinking or mindset. I can’t lay claim to this wonderful concept, but assign all recognition to Chris Begg who originated and introduced me to the concept and is the rightful owner of compressence.com.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
Shunryu Suzuki
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's mind there are few. Always be a beginner.
Antifragile
Nassim Taleb
The opposite of fragile is not robust or resilient. It is antifragile. Antifragile systems, objects and mindsets don’t just resist stresses and shocks but actually grow stronger. It is possible to design our lives to benefit from inevitable disorder and uncertainty.
Legacy
James Kerr
No one is bigger than the team. No one is bigger than the jersey. Leave the jersey (company, community, environment) better than you found it. Everyone “sweeps the sheds”. Everyone “puts the bins out”.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
Suffering is an inevitable part of life. As humans we can find meaning and purpose in our suffering, and this search for meaning—not pleasure or power—is the primary driving force in life.
Play Bigger
Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, Kevin Maney
Different not better. Companies that achieve breakthrough success don't just build better products—they create, define and come to dominate entirely new categories.
Unreasonable Hospitality
Will Guidara
Extraordinary service comes from going way beyond what's expected. Surprise and delight. Create magical, personalized moments that make people feel truly seen and cared for, transforming transactions into unforgettable experiences. Do things that don’t scale. Related: Yoyu
Thinking Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
There is constant tension between our mind's two systems: System 1, which is instinctive, emotional, and prone to bias, and System 2, which is slower, more logical, and requires conscious effort. We should be aware which thinking system we are using in order to acknowledge and overcome the myriad cognitive biases we are prone to.
The Beginning of Infinity
David Deutsch
All progress—scientific, moral, and cultural—comes from good explanations that solve problems and create new knowledge. There are no fundamental limits to what we can understand or achieve because we're always at the beginning of an infinite journey of discovery and improvement.
7 Powers
Hamilton Helmer
Enduring business success and exceptional returns come from establishing one or more of seven strategic advantages—scale economies, network effects, counter-positioning, switching costs, branding, cornered resources, or process power. These “Powers” create durable competitive moats that competitors cannot easily replicate.
B.E. 2.0
Jim Collins, Bill Lazier
Building an enduring great company requires more than just entrepreneurial energy—it demands disciplined leadership, a clear vision and core values, the right people in the right seats, and relentless focus on both strategic excellence and organizational culture.
Dan Fitzgerald
Under each recommendation you will find a short "compressence". A compressence is the compressed essence of an idea, way of thinking or mindset. I can’t lay claim to this wonderful concept, but assign all recognition to Chris Begg who originated and introduced me to the concept and is the rightful owner of compressence.com.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
Shunryu Suzuki
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's mind there are few. Always be a beginner.
Antifragile
Nassim Taleb
The opposite of fragile is not robust or resilient. It is antifragile. Antifragile systems, objects and mindsets don’t just resist stresses and shocks but actually grow stronger. It is possible to design our lives to benefit from inevitable disorder and uncertainty.
Legacy
James Kerr
No one is bigger than the team. No one is bigger than the jersey. Leave the jersey (company, community, environment) better than you found it. Everyone “sweeps the sheds”. Everyone “puts the bins out”.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
Suffering is an inevitable part of life. As humans we can find meaning and purpose in our suffering, and this search for meaning—not pleasure or power—is the primary driving force in life.
Play Bigger
Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, Kevin Maney
Different not better. Companies that achieve breakthrough success don't just build better products—they create, define and come to dominate entirely new categories.
Unreasonable Hospitality
Will Guidara
Extraordinary service comes from going way beyond what's expected. Surprise and delight. Create magical, personalized moments that make people feel truly seen and cared for, transforming transactions into unforgettable experiences. Do things that don’t scale. Related: Yoyu
Thinking Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
There is constant tension between our mind's two systems: System 1, which is instinctive, emotional, and prone to bias, and System 2, which is slower, more logical, and requires conscious effort. We should be aware which thinking system we are using in order to acknowledge and overcome the myriad cognitive biases we are prone to.
The Beginning of Infinity
David Deutsch
All progress—scientific, moral, and cultural—comes from good explanations that solve problems and create new knowledge. There are no fundamental limits to what we can understand or achieve because we're always at the beginning of an infinite journey of discovery and improvement.
7 Powers
Hamilton Helmer
Enduring business success and exceptional returns come from establishing one or more of seven strategic advantages—scale economies, network effects, counter-positioning, switching costs, branding, cornered resources, or process power. These “Powers” create durable competitive moats that competitors cannot easily replicate.
B.E. 2.0
Jim Collins, Bill Lazier
Building an enduring great company requires more than just entrepreneurial energy—it demands disciplined leadership, a clear vision and core values, the right people in the right seats, and relentless focus on both strategic excellence and organizational culture.
Dan Fitzgerald
02.Wisdom/Books
Under each recommendation you will find a short "compressence". A compressence is the compressed essence of an idea, way of thinking or mindset. I can’t lay claim to this wonderful concept, but assign all recognition to Chris Begg who originated and introduced me to the concept and is the rightful owner of compressence.com.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
Shunryu Suzuki
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's mind there are few. Always be a beginner.
Antifragile
Nassim Taleb
The opposite of fragile is not robust or resilient. It is antifragile. Antifragile systems, objects and mindsets don’t just resist stresses and shocks but actually grow stronger. It is possible to design our lives to benefit from inevitable disorder and uncertainty.
Legacy
James Kerr
No one is bigger than the team. No one is bigger than the jersey. Leave the jersey (company, community, environment) better than you found it. Everyone “sweeps the sheds”. Everyone “puts the bins out”.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
Suffering is an inevitable part of life. As humans we can find meaning and purpose in our suffering, and this search for meaning—not pleasure or power—is the primary driving force in life.
Play Bigger
Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, Kevin Maney
Different not better. Companies that achieve breakthrough success don't just build better products—they create, define and come to dominate entirely new categories.
Unreasonable Hospitality
Will Guidara
Extraordinary service comes from going way beyond what's expected. Surprise and delight. Create magical, personalized moments that make people feel truly seen and cared for, transforming transactions into unforgettable experiences. Do things that don’t scale. Related: Yoyu
Thinking Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
There is constant tension between our mind's two systems: System 1, which is instinctive, emotional, and prone to bias, and System 2, which is slower, more logical, and requires conscious effort. We should be aware which thinking system we are using in order to acknowledge and overcome the myriad cognitive biases we are prone to.
The Beginning of Infinity
David Deutsch
All progress—scientific, moral, and cultural—comes from good explanations that solve problems and create new knowledge. There are no fundamental limits to what we can understand or achieve because we're always at the beginning of an infinite journey of discovery and improvement.
7 Powers
Hamilton Helmer
Enduring business success and exceptional returns come from establishing one or more of seven strategic advantages—scale economies, network effects, counter-positioning, switching costs, branding, cornered resources, or process power. These “Powers” create durable competitive moats that competitors cannot easily replicate.
B.E. 2.0
Jim Collins, Bill Lazier
Building an enduring great company requires more than just entrepreneurial energy—it demands disciplined leadership, a clear vision and core values, the right people in the right seats, and relentless focus on both strategic excellence and organizational culture.