Cal Newport’s book — rules for focused success in a distracted world, and how to build your capacity for deep concentration.

Sun Tzu’s timeless treatise on strategy — lessons in planning, leadership, and the art of war that are still applied today.

A short text on eight common traits of a generation raised with smartphones and the internet — from its view of work to its focus on mental health.

A short text offering a different view of depression — not just a brain imbalance, but perhaps the body’s response to ongoing danger and stress.

Ryan Holiday’s book — how to find mental clarity and inner stillness amid the noise of life, so you can think clearly and act wisely.

Jill Bolte Taylor’s book — how the brain’s four characters work, and how to choose your awareness and emotions to live a more balanced life.

A text on the mindset that drives personal growth and excellence — how to develop your way of thinking to reach your full potential.