Book Recommendations
Books that have shaped my thinking and continue to influence how I see the world.
In no particular order.

Meditations
by marcus aurelius
a classic in philosophy and stoicism that i found profoundly formative.
philosophy
Beyond Good and Evil
by friedrich nietzsche
a fleeting glimpse of what lies beyond typical assumptions. each aphorism is an enigma which only slowly yields its true intentions.
philosophy
Black Swan
by nassim nicholas taleb
an emotionally charged masterpiece that rips into human psychology in profoundly insightful ways. irrevocably changed how i viewed the world.
psychology, economics & epistemology
Man's Search for Meaning
by viktor e. frankl
an exploration of the depths of human suffering and the role of meaning in the ability to persevere. was hugely beneficial for cultivating gratitude in my life.
philosophy & psychology
Confessions of a Mask
by yukio mishima
a book with exceptional psychological depth. Its distillation of the suffering identity can cause is made even more profound given the author's background.
literary fiction, semi-autobiographical
Einstein's Dreams
by alan lightman
deeply moving with elegant simplicity. no direct connection to einstein unfortunately.
literary/experimental fiction
Siddharta
by Herman Hesse
the best attempt at illustrating life, in its simplest form, that I have read so far
philosophy/literature
The Body Keeps Score
by bessel van der kolk
an essential read to make sure you are truly living
trauma psychology & neuroscience
Consolations
by david whyte
language against which I had no defences. Made me feel profoundly less existentially alone.
spiritual essays