28 books Nathaniel Drew mentioned, ranked!

I honestly think that every single book I have ever read has changed me and my perspective of the world in some way. Books are incredible in the sense that they are usually thousands or many thousands of hours of work, and energy, and knowledge, condensed into a few hundred pages. The author is imparting in you a piece of their lives, of what they know, or their imagination. A part of them, basically. It's actually a beautiful concept if you think about it.

— Nathaniel Drew

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This list is curated from 33 mentions and sorted by most mentioned, then by date of most recent mention. The more a book is mentioned, the more likely it's recommended and a favorite... or they just like talking about it a lot!

Last updated: 26 June 2021.

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   I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
   by Maya Angelou

   I find Maya Angelou crazy inspiring and the more that I learn about her the more I am blown away both by what she did and who she was. I found her writing, especially about the black experience, incredibly eye-opening and furthermore her lifestyle offers an alternative to the unfortunate hustle culture that we see today.

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   Sapiens
   by Yuval Noah Harari

   "Sapiens" This book is a masterpiece. Nothing I've ever read has so greatly shifted my perspective on humanity. Listening to the sweeping prose on the origins and evolution of our race on this earth felt like I left my body and floated above the clouds. From there, I watched thousands of years unfold as our ancestors experienced all of the evolving wonders and horrors of what it meant to be a human. Something about this book just made things click for me. How and why we operate and interact the way that we do, the origins of tribalism, religion, and money, and how these things exist in our world today. I find these insights useful in my day to day life actually. They kind of inform many of my decisions, and how I interpret what occurs around me.

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   Essentialism
   by Greg McKeown

   "Essentialism" In a very confusing world where my options are now practically infinite, and everyone is battling for my time and attention, I needed an operating system with which to live life. Many times while I was growing up I felt like I was drowning, never able to keep up while everything flew right by. This book feels like the guide on how to handle it all. Greg McKeown defines essentialism as "The disciplined pursuit of less, but better". When I began listening to this book I had the strange feeling that someone was describing the path that I'm already on. Like flashing a light down a dark tunnel that you're crawling through. I could immediately see where I was headed. Just felt real it felt like a relief. It felt like clarity on how to act and what to do.

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   The Dip
   by Seth Godin

   "The Dip". Seth Godin is such a talented writer that several of his books could have ended up on here. I picked this one because it's incredibly short and yet it was incredibly impactful for me in my career. "Quitting" for me has always been an ugly word. I usually stick with things until the bitter end, but this book really showed me that knowing when to quit can be an incredible skill. As he said it: "Quit or be exceptional. Average is for losers." I listened to this while driving through the Oregon countryside at the very beginning of this year. Wondering if posting these videos online was going to work out for me. All I can say is: "Seth, you're the man"

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   Jonathan Livingston Seagull
   by Richard Bach

   "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" This is one of the very few books I've ever read multiple times throughout my life. It's very simple. I think that's why I like it so much. This book is definitely not for everybody, and I do believe that it requires an open mind. But for those that can connect with the story, I feel like it has a lasting impact. It's the story of Jonathan, the seagull that is unsatisfied with just learning how to fly. This is a bird with an intense desire to learn and to push limits and boundaries. This book is about his journey, the stages he goes through, the obstacles that he faces. I almost don't want to say anything else about it, maybe because I don't want to give the wrong idea or to elevate expectations. You could almost call this a children's book. You can easily read it in one sitting, but trust me when I say that it will live in your mind for far longer than that.

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   A Moveable Feast
   by Ernest Hemingway

   I get asked all the time what my book and audiobook recommendations are and I have one that ties in wonderfully with this video and that I am enjoying so so much. It's called A Movable Feast by Ernest Hemingway.

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   Harry Potter series
   by J.K. Rowling

   Tell me if you can relate to this. You were an avid reader of fiction as a kid. The Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games, Bobby Pendragon, Percy Jackson. You ate them like ice cream, you drank them like water in summertime after running around at the park. You would spend hours in your bedroom, in another world, in another universe. I was one of those kids.

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   The Hunger Games
   by Suzanne Collins

   Tell me if you can relate to this. You were an avid reader of fiction as a kid. The Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games, Bobby Pendragon, Percy Jackson. You ate them like ice cream, you drank them like water in summertime after running around at the park. You would spend hours in your bedroom, in another world, in another universe. I was one of those kids.

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   Pendragon
   by D. J. MacHale

   Tell me if you can relate to this. You were an avid reader of fiction as a kid. The Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games, Bobby Pendragon, Percy Jackson. You ate them like ice cream, you drank them like water in summertime after running around at the park. You would spend hours in your bedroom, in another world, in another universe. I was one of those kids.

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    Percy Jackson series
    by Rick Riordan

    Tell me if you can relate to this. You were an avid reader of fiction as a kid. The Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games, Bobby Pendragon, Percy Jackson. You ate them like ice cream, you drank them like water in summertime after running around at the park. You would spend hours in your bedroom, in another world, in another universe. I was one of those kids.

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    Outliers
    by Malcolm Gladwell

    Some Of My All-Time Favorites

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    The Botany of Desire
    by Michael Pollan

    Some Of My All-Time Favorites

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    When Things Fall Apart
    by Pema Chödrön

    Finding Meaning & Purpose The following list of books have been particularly influential in shaping my perspective of the world, my sense of purpose and where I choose to place my focus & energy.

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    Waking Up
    by Sam Harris

    Finding Meaning & Purpose The following list of books have been particularly influential in shaping my perspective of the world, my sense of purpose and where I choose to place my focus & energy.

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    Out Of Your Mind
    by Alan Watts

    Finding Meaning & Purpose The following list of books have been particularly influential in shaping my perspective of the world, my sense of purpose and where I choose to place my focus & energy.

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    Man's Search for Meaning
    by Viktor E. Frankl

    Finding Meaning & Purpose The following list of books have been particularly influential in shaping my perspective of the world, my sense of purpose and where I choose to place my focus & energy.

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    The Daily Stoic
    by Ryan Holiday

    Finding Meaning & Purpose The following list of books have been particularly influential in shaping my perspective of the world, my sense of purpose and where I choose to place my focus & energy.

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    Quiet
    by Susan Cain

    On Mindset, Creativity & Approach to Life I found these books refreshing & very helpful in developing my mindset when facing obstacles and challenges.

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    Goodbye, Things
    by Fumio Sasaki

    On Mindset, Creativity & Approach to Life I found these books refreshing & very helpful in developing my mindset when facing obstacles and challenges.

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    Inside the Now
    by Thich Nhat Hanh

    On Mindset, Creativity & Approach to Life I found these books refreshing & very helpful in developing my mindset when facing obstacles and challenges.

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    David and Goliath
    by Malcolm Gladwell

    On Mindset, Creativity & Approach to Life I found these books refreshing & very helpful in developing my mindset when facing obstacles and challenges.

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    Why We Sleep
    by Matthew Walker

    Health and Wellbeing I consider these to be amazing resources as I learn how to better take care of myself.

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    Born to Run
    by Christopher McDougall

    Health and Wellbeing I consider these to be amazing resources as I learn how to better take care of myself.

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    Lost Connections
    by Johann Hari

    Health and Wellbeing I consider these to be amazing resources as I learn how to better take care of myself.

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    Rest
    by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

    Health and Wellbeing I consider these to be amazing resources as I learn how to better take care of myself.

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    I Will Teach You to Be Rich
    by Ramit Sethi

    Money & Business The following books had a profound impact on how I approach my own personal finances, and run my business. Developing my a better understanding of how to handle my finances has been liberating. I feel more in control of my resources, and this in turn has opened new doors for me.

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    The Total Money Makeover
    by Dave Ramsey

    Money & Business The following books had a profound impact on how I approach my own personal finances, and run my business. Developing my a better understanding of how to handle my finances has been liberating. I feel more in control of my resources, and this in turn has opened new doors for me.

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    Never Split the Difference
    by Chris Voss

    Money & Business The following books had a profound impact on how I approach my own personal finances, and run my business. Developing my a better understanding of how to handle my finances has been liberating. I feel more in control of my resources, and this in turn has opened new doors for me.

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