The 10 Best Books for Cleverness

Here’s my curated list of the 10 best books for cleverness, in no particular order.

• The Republic by Plato — The origination of political science and a brilliant critique of government that is still important today.
• Beyond Good & Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future by Friedrich Nietzsche — Probably Nietzsche’s most cogent statement of his views: that traditional morality is subjective and that people must evolve to a higher understanding of what’s valuable and what is not.
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — An insightful look into how our minds work and the dual systems of thought that drive our decision-making.
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck — Explores the concept of growth versus fixed mindset, and how our beliefs about our abilities can shape our success in various areas of life.
• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg — Duhigg investigates the science of habits, offering practical insights on how understanding habits can lead to personal and professional transformation.
• Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink — Pink's insights on intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation provide a new approach to understanding what drives human behavior and productivity.
• Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth — Investigates the importance of grit and perseverance over talent, making a compelling case for dedication and hard work.
• Peak Brain Plasticity: Remember What You Want to Remember and Forget What You Can't Forget by Said Hasyim — Offers insights into the brain's adaptability and how understanding its plasticity can enhance memory and learning.
• The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli — A collection of cognitive biases and errors in reasoning that affect our decision-making, encouraging more critical thinking.
• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari — An engaging overview of the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the modern age, exploring how biology and history have defined us.

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