My reading list
A curated list of tools and books that have genuinely helped me on my journey. If you find them useful, they might help you too.
Enhancement of Thinking and Cognition
“The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America”
Core value of the course: Obtain the purest and most systematic first-hand materials on Warren Buffett's investment philosophy, and establish the fundamental cognitive framework of long-termism.
Whenever the market becomes chaotic or I start to doubt the concept of "deep penetration", re-reading these letters always helps me regain composure, as if having a conversation with a wise elder about the essence of business.
China's "Buffett" - Duan Yongping once said that his investment wisdom mainly stemmed from thoroughly reading this book, which helped him stay on the right path in his investment journey.
Purchase method: ➜ [Buy the book on Amazon]
Extended Reading: Read my thoughts on "Long-Termism" and SEO. [click here to read].
The Poor Charlie's Almanac
A century's map of wise decision-making: This is not an investment book, but a comprehensive collection of the top mental models for rational thinking and a life of wisdom.
Charlie Munger's "diverse thinking model" has completely transformed the way I analyze problems, especially in business field, such as investment, entrepreneurship.
Purchase method: ➜ [Buy the book on Amazon]
Extended Reading: In my article "Stock Market: My Path to Entrepreneurship", I elaborated in detail on how Munger's concept of "patiently waiting for a good pitch" has influenced me. [click here to read].
"Intelligent Investors"
The "moat" and "margin of safety" in investment: This is not a book that teaches you to get rich quickly, but a set of eternal principles on how to make rational and sustainable investments while ensuring that your principal will never be lost.
Amid the frenzy and panic of the market, this book was my most crucial "balancing stone". It enabled me to fully understand the difference between "investment" and "speculation", and taught me to always leave a "margin of safety" for myself. This is not only a financial buffer but also an absolute psychological advantage.
Purchase method: ➜ [Purchase the authoritative annotated edition of "The Intelligent Investor" on Amazon]
Extended Reading: Regarding how to apply the "margin of safety" thinking in both the "entrepreneurship" and "investment" paths, I have discussed this issue in the article "Stock Trading or Entrepreneurship?..." based on my own experiences. [Click to read].
Continuous Growth
A century'The upgrade password to unlock the "operating system" of life: This book has completely changed my fundamental perspective on abilities, failure, and success, transforming the "fixed mindset" into a "growth mindset" that can lead to lifelong progress.
After reading this book, the biggest change for me was that I began to view every challenge, criticism, and even failure as valuable opportunities to obtain "data" and "feedback", rather than a judgment of my self-worth. It gave me an inner drive for continuous evolution.
Purchase method: ➜ [Buy the book on Amazon]
Extended Reading: As the pace of life keeps accelerating, how can we rely on a "growth mindset" to choose to stay on the train rather than rush to get off? In the article "When the Train of Life Speeds Up...", I shared my thoughts. [click here to read].
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Core value in one sentence: Assembles the core wisdom of renowned Silicon Valley angel investors, helping you build the fundamental operating system for wealth, happiness, and personal growth.
It is not like a traditional book, but rather like a collection of fragmented notes from a wise person. Every time I look through it, I gain new insights, especially the viewpoint on "making money through leveraging expertise and responsibility", which has completely changed my way of thinking about my career.
Purchase method: ➜ [Buy the book on Amazon]
Extended Reading: Navar said : " The fastest way to grow is to study how to make money rather than insisting on learning", if you are interested to understand . [click here to read].
Atomic Habit -- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones》
Core value in one sentence: The core of the article is "self-discipline", and this book is the Bible of contemporary habit formation.
It teaches you how to build small habits like "eating until 80% full" in a tiny yet continuous manner. "Elegant self-discipline is not achieved through sheer willpower, but through a system. If you want to easily maintain habits such as 'eating until 80% full' or any good habit, this book, 'Atomic Habits', will surely give you unexpected inspiration."
Purchase method: ➜ [Buy the book on Amazon]
Extended Reading: "Eighty Percent Full: The Dietary Wisdom and Elegant Life Philosophy of Successful Women