Leaders are readers and the richest man in the world will totally agree with that.
In 2012, during an interview with Esquire, Elon Musk mentioned that reading books he had helped shape his life. You can probably agree with that seeing that he is currently the richest person in the world.
While you are busy trying to round off your studies or get a promotion at work, you should also take up the habit of reading. Not just reading, but reading books that will help shape your life. Most Recommended Books compiled a list of books recommended by Elon Musk.
Take a hint from these 10 books read by Elon Musk, an engineer and technology entrepreneur;
1. Deep Learning by Ian Goodfellow
Deep learning is a form of machine learning that enables computers to learn from experience and understand the world in terms of a hierarchy of concepts. It is a must-have for those seeking a future in machine learning and robotics.
2. Structure: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down by J.E Gordon
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A book for engineers and architects. According to Goodreads, it opens up the marvels of technology to anyone interested in the foundations of our everyday lives. The book plainly explains why bridges don’t fall and skyscrapers don’t collapse. If you are looking to compete with SpaceX someday, one of Elon Musk’s companies, then you should totally read this book.
3. A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success by Maye Musk
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Oh, yeah. It was written by the mother of Elon Musk. You can say ‘like mother like son’ if you want to. A quote from her book says ‘the harder you work, the luckier you get’. This book follows her life and gives wisdom on career, health and adventure.
4. Acts of Love by Talulah Riley
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It’s not all business and technology. Even fictional tales shape how you view life. As described by Goodreads, A bold, intelligent, and a modern love story which reminds us that the most powerful relationships are not so much about two people finding each other as they are about that most human quest to find ourselves.
5. The Wealth of Nations by Adams Smith
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It talks about the political economy and the foundational work of a modern market economy. His book states that self-interest stimulates the healthiest economic conditions for all, remain influential with politicians and economists alike.
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6. The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
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Haha! Many would love this. While watching the series on TV is cool, there are just some expressions that films cannot display as much as a book will. It’s all about the ring and how they all strive to get it.
7. Our Final Invention by James Barrat
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In as little as a decade, artificial intelligence could match and then surpass human intelligence. Corporations and government agencies around the world are pouring billions into achieving AI’s Holy Grail―human-level intelligence.
8. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Talk about a well-written autobiography. Isaacson in this book followed the life of Steve Jobs where he stated that ‘At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology’.
9. Zero to One by Peter Thiel
In his book, he talks about how to build your future and how success in business is not limited to only tech companies. ‘Tomorrow’s champions will not win by competing ruthlessly in today’s marketplace. They will escape competition altogether because their businesses will be unique.’ – Peter Thiel.
10. The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov
A book for the sci-fiction lovers. In an interview with the Guardian, Elon Musk said this was one book that inspired him as a young boy and piqued his interest in space exploration. Talk about getting a business idea from a fictional book.
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