If investments are completely new to you this is a good starting point and primer to get you going

A classic by Napolean Hill, must read for success in life

My favorite investor, the life of Charlie Munger documented. This is GOLD. 

Back story on the origins of Indian startup ecosystem and its evolution in the early 2000s.

Fantastic summary of how we got to where we are. Must read!

Inside story of McKinsey..errm THE FIRM!

Based on a Machiavellian world view, a must read for those who wish to navigate the world of power. Not for the faint of heart!

How Drexel Burnham popularized junk bond trading and how it eventually led to their downfall

If you want to get inspired, look at nature - literally the best designs are out there, find a way to incorporate them in your product or organization

Inspiring story of 3G Capital - the Brazilian fund that is making big waves in the PE world.

Love Taleb! Amazing clarity with which he questions almost everything

Vishen puts together a great framework to unlearn and relearn what you need maximize your potential

Tips on decision making based on how successful poker players make decisions in high stake games

Tony Robbins shines a light on all things investment and money related to help us successfully manage our personal finances 

Compounding is everywhere, you cannot escape it - for better or worse. So understand how it works and make use of it in all aspects of your life

The second Kiyosaki book I read that introduces the cashflow quadrant framework which was an eye opener for me on the impact of tax in our lives

Timeless investment principles revealed in an ancient setting

Story of the guy who invented the spot market for oil and founded Glencore. Thriller.

Story of an investment bank turned shipping entrepreneur. Fascinating.

Incredible predictions on the future of humanity. Scary, but also leading indicators of what to prepare for.

Deep dive into how the fracking industry evolved in the US through the lens of one of the early players. Thriller!

Classic. Must read.

A look behind the mind of the marketing and product genius

100 principles by Ray Dalio derived from his own experiences to succeed in life

Inspiring story of 3G Capital - the Brazilian fund that is making big waves in the PE world.

Great explanation on why some countries succeed while others fail in spite of access to similar resources

Interesting insights on how we make decisions and recognizing when to trust your gut instinct

Great pointers from Thiel for anyone who is looking to found a startup and scale it quickly

Read this when I was in college, love it. Ayn Rand is a force of nature.

Great summary of all potential asset classes one should and should not invest in and why - agree with most of it!

The book that opened the world of investments for me and which has had a profound role in achieving financial freedom

Love this book which tells the story of successful Indian immigrants in the US

Background story of how Blackstone became one of the largest PE funds.

Shipping adventures continue..!

I love Simon Sinek! Powerful storyteller and I use this approach a lot - especially for pitch decks. Watch his Ted Talk here.

Mind blowing story of Renaissance Capital - the most successful fund you have never head of!

Inspiring story of 3G Capital - the Brazilian fund that is making big waves in the PE world.

How KKR turbocharged the private equity industry with massive financial leverage

Very useful framework to understand some of the bigger money flows in the economy which we do not usually come across

Inspiring story of 3G Capital - the Brazilian fund that is making big waves in the PE world.

How not to get distracted and focus on the things that matter

Hans will prove you wrong on a lot of commonly held misconceptions with hard data and very cool visualizations to drive home the message

Kahneman explains the two speeds at which we think and how it affects our decision making

Scott Adams brilliantly reminds us we are stardust and not to take ourselves too seriously

A Roman Emperor shows how he lives by the timeless stoic principles