# copies books (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover copies books. Page: Feed: --- ## [Poor Charlie's Almanack by Peter D. Kaufman](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/poor-charlie-s-almanack-by-peter-d-kaufman) _2026-08-19 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in July 2026. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This book is a collection of Charlie Munger’s speeches, in which he introduces some of his mental models and twenty-five psychological tendencies. The book will make you think about wisdom differently and realize that, with a few basic mental habits, you can often make better decisions than someone with a… ## [The Business Of Being The Best by Molly Fletcher](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/the-business-of-being-the-best-by-molly-fletcher) _2026-08-11 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in June 2026. I recommend this book 3/10. Why you should read this book: The book is written by a successful female sports agent and contains personal stories from her own life and from the lives of many of the athletes she has represented. She does a good job describing what it takes to be one of the best, but many of the chapters fall short when it comes to providing actual… ## [Beware the magic pill](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/beware-the-magic-pill) _2026-07-26 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ Fake influencers prey on our bias for magical remedies. ## [The "I" of Leadership by Nigel Nicholson](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/the-i-of-leadership-by-nigel-nicholson) _2026-07-20 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in June 2026. I recommend this book 4/10. Why you should read this book: This book tries to single out the leadership skills vs. the leadership impact. It uses an SQP model that is not really memorable. It is another leadership book, with good information, but also sections that you can skip if you so feel inclined. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences Leadership… ## [Managing with Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/managing-with-power-by-jeffrey-pfeffer) _2026-07-19 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in June 2026. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This is a college professor turning a class that he has taught at Stanford into a book. The book provides a good picture of how power has been gained or lost in bigger corporations and the government. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences Look for where power sits in the organization today Find… ## [Preorder a signed copy of my book](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/preorder-a-signed-copy-of-my-book) _2026-07-12 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ Preorder Saying No to New from Brooklyn's Community Bookstore and I'll sign it. Plus: A free preorder bonus and other news. ## [The Power of Possessions](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/the-power-of-possessions) _2026-06-28 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ I speak to a marketing expert about consumption trends. Plus: Listen to a podcast episode about my book. ## [Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams by Roger Schwarz](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/smart-leaders-smarter-teams-by-roger-schwarz) _2026-06-23 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in May 2026. I recommend this book 5/10. Why you should read this book: This book will teach you the importance of getting your team to focus on a mutual learning mindset instead of focusing on individual needs. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences Importance of mutual learning vs. unilateral Ask questions and focus on Joint Design Make sure you understand the other… ## [The Upgrade Era](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/the-upgrade-era) _2026-06-16 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ Also, enter to win a free copy of my book. ## [What a viral ice cream cone guy taught me about the internet](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/what-a-viral-ice-cream-cone-guy-taught) _2026-06-09 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ Fifteen years ago, I wrote about a guy running through a snowstorm with an ice cream cone. The lessons from Ice Cream Cone Guy hold true today. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HeuWVuJC41oa) _2026-06-09 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/buy-back-your-time-by-dan-martell) _2026-06-05 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in May 2026. I recommend this book 6/10. Why you should read this book: This is the book for small to mid-size entrepreneurs on how to buy their time back to ensure they don't burn out, and find time to grow their business. The book contains practical steps to start implementing today. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences You have to audit your time and find your… ## [Say you'll read this later and you probably won't](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/say-youll-read-this-later-and-you) _2026-06-03 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ If you want to resist something, try this counterintuitive strategy. ## [The New Thing Gap](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/i-want-to-think-before-buying-something) _2026-05-27 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ What we lose when we consume without friction. ## [Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros & Cheri Torres](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/conversations-worth-having-by-jackie-stavros-cheri-torres) _2026-05-24 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in May 2026. I recommend this book 5/10. Why you should read this book: This book will teach you how to flip negative statements into a positive forward direction by asking generative questions that will lead towards a possible solution. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences Interesting conversations are never negative Generative questions challenge the other person… ## [Our evolutionary thirst for glossy](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/our-evolutionary-thirst-for-glossy) _2026-05-17 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ There's a science behind why we love shiny new things. ## [The recipe for a viral fad](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/the-recipe-for-a-viral-fad) _2026-05-12 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ With the right ingredients, novel things are hard to resist. ## [The GAP and the GAIN by Dan Sullivan](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/the-gap-and-the-gain-by-dan-sullivan) _2026-05-11 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in April 2026. I recommend this book 8/10. Why you should read this book: This is one of the best books I've read on shifting your mindset from victim mode, "How/Why did this happen to me?" And instead measure success against yourself. I learned about the book because a university professor makes his students read it in their first semester. You do need to be willing to… ## [The secret to happiness doesn't come in a box](https://ericathas.substack.com/p/the-secret-to-happiness-doesnt-come) _2026-05-03 · Eric Athas · Eric Athas_ Though we're led to believe it does. ## [The Decision to Trust by Robert F. Hurley](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/the-decision-to-trust-by-robert-f-hurley) _2026-05-02 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in April 2026. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This book will provide you with great tools and principles for starting to build trust across your team and organization. It provides great visibility into what the factors are that create trust. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences Contains tools to start building trust Find the balance… ## [The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/the-let-them-theory-by-mel-robbins) _2026-04-28 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in March 2026. I recommend this book 2/10. Why you should read this book: This is a good book for the person who really needs to hear the message: You can't control others, you have to let them be them, and then, you concentrate on being you. This would be much better as a podcast episode, and it didn't feel like the author put much effort into good writing. Get your copy… ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ASEqJUBOj8nw) _2026-04-28 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [From Smart to Wise by Kaipa & Radjou](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/from-smart-to-wise-by-kaipa-radjou) _2026-04-11 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in March 2026. I recommend this book 7/10. Why you should read this book: This is the book that lets you take a step back from the daily rat race and think about how you want to carry yourself as you get further into your career as a leader. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences Don't let your title be your identity Create a guiding North Star Be willing to step down… ## [Management for the 21st Century by Peter Drucker](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/management-for-the-21st-century-by-peter-drucker) _2026-03-30 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in March 2026. I recommend this book 2/10. Why you should read this book: The book was written in 2000 and takes a look backwards and forwards at how work will change from a manager's perspective. There are some interesting facts, but most of the book is a little too boring. One thing the book made me realize, as we are in the early days of ChatGPT, is that today, the… ## [Understanding Michael Porter by Joan Magretta](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/understanding-michael-porter-by-joan-magretta) _2026-03-20 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book on March 1. I recommend this book 8/10. Why you should read this book: Having read one of Michael Porter's books, I have to say that this book did a better job helping me in drawing up a new strategy for a new team at Autodesk. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences The Five Forces are your weather forecast. Find your value proposition and make a detailed value chain.… ## [The Three Laws of Performance by Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/the-three-laws-of-performance-by-steve-zaffron-and-dave-logan) _2026-03-12 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in February 2026. I recommend this book 4/10. Why you should read this book: Taking the concept of becoming better at listening and understanding where people's heads are at, and where they want to go, and emphasizing that is the holy grail to move your company and your life into the future. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences Laws: 1) How people perform correlates… ## [Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/thinking-in-bets-by-annie-duke) _2026-03-09 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in February 2026. I recommend this book 5/10. Why you should read this book: In Texas Hold 'em, we understand that two aces is the best possible winning hand at the start; things might change. In this book, Annie Duke, who was a very successful poker player herself, breaks down how the principles of keeping an open mind through decisions, by thinking in bets, instead of going… ## [Creative Thinkering by Michael Michalko](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/creative-thinkering-by-michael-michalko) _2026-03-09 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in January 2026. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This is a great book if you are looking for tools to look at your problem or even the world in a different light. The book contains many great examples and ways to come up with new ideas. Get your copy here. The book in three sentences You can change how you look at things Combine words and professions… ## [Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T. Phillips](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/lincoln-on-leadership-by-donald-t-phillips) _2026-02-28 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in January 2026. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This is the book that highlights the leadership principles of Lincoln. In four short years, Lincoln changed the United States and showed the world how an awkwardly tall, undereducated, bad-luck-ridden man could lead by being calm, witty, thoughtful, and serve others. Get your copy here. The book in… ## [Build by Tony Fadell](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/build-by-tony-fadell) _2026-02-22 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in December 2025. I recommend this book 7/10. Why you should read this book: Tony Fadell is the father of Apple's iPod, iPhone, and Google Nest. In this book, he breaks down his journey from geek to CEO and provides some good insights on how to put the customer first. Get your copy here . The book in three sentences Work with all teams across the organization Focus on the… ## [Who's Afraid of AI? by Thomas Ramge](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/who-s-afraid-of-ai-by-thomas-ramge) _2026-02-22 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ I finished this book in January 2026. I recommend this book 3/10. Why you should read this book: The book was written in 2018 to paint a picture of AI, where it started and where it is going. The book hasn't become obsolete in early 2026, but it doesn't offer much insight either. Get your copy here . The book in three sentences Provides a history of AI since the 1940's Not AI taking our jobs, but… ## [Leaders Read#125](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/leaders-read-125) _2026-02-08 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ Hello everyone, Harry S. Truman said, “The buck stops here.” Here are a few resources you might have missed: Book notes: Useful Not True by Derek Sivers Book notes: Art Thinking by Amy Whitaker All 207 Book notes for your enjoyment Catch-up: #1 - #124 Leaders Read Newsletters Book Summary: This week's book is " Seven Strategy Questions " by Robert Simons. Robert Simons draws on core strategy… ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KmvpTEP6AkUj) _2026-02-08 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Leaders Read#124](https://www.larschristensen.org/post/leaders-read-124) _2026-02-01 · Lars Christensen · Mysite_ Hello everyone, Peter Drucker said, “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Here are a few resources you might have missed: Book notes: Getting Innovation Right by Seth Kahan Book notes: The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim All 207 Book notes for your enjoyment Catch-up: #1 - #123 Leaders Read Newsletters Book Summary: This week's book is " Optimal " by Daniel Goleman…