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Stefan Whitwell's Book List

The books Stefan Whitwell returns to: more than forty titles on business, biography, persuasion, focus, and the well-lived life. A working library, not a syllabus, kept current as new books earn their place.

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The handful of books Stefan recommends first, whatever the conversation.

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The Holy Bible, King James Version

King James Version (Red Letter Edition) · 2017

The Super Giant Print edition, with its subtle St. John's cross design.

Cover of Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

Ron Chernow · 2004

An essential, endlessly engrossing biography of the business magnate.

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Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder

Nassim Nicholas Taleb · 2014

The full list

Every title, in one place. 42 books and counting.

Cover of The Holy Bible, King James Version

The Holy Bible, King James Version

King James Version (Red Letter Edition) · 2017

The Super Giant Print edition, with its subtle St. John's cross design.

Cover of Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

Ron Chernow · 2004

An essential, endlessly engrossing biography of the business magnate.

Cover of Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder

Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder

Nassim Nicholas Taleb · 2014

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Dotcom Secrets

Russell Brunson · 2020

Not just another how-to book on internet marketing.

Cover of Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact the World

Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact the World

Peter H. Diamandis & Steven Kotler · 2015

Cover of Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work

Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work

Chip Heath & Dan Heath · 2013

Cover of Legionnaire: Five Years in the French Foreign Legion

Legionnaire: Five Years in the French Foreign Legion

Simon Murray · 2006

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The Food Revolution

John Robbins · 2021

A compelling case for a plant-based diet, backed by decades of work.

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The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy

William Strauss & Neil Howe · 1997

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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Jocko Willink & Leif Babin · 2017

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The Great Mental Models

Shane Parrish · 2025

The mental models that thinkers like Munger and Buffett credit for their success.

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Competing Against Time

George Stalk, Jr. & Thomas M. Hout · 2003

An old book still full of organizational and leadership nuggets.

Dokkodo: The Way for Those Who Walk Alone

Dokkodo: The Way for Those Who Walk Alone

Miyamoto Musashi · 2024

Undeniable: How to Reach the Top and Stay There

Undeniable: How to Reach the Top and Stay There

Cameron Hanes · 2025