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Warren Buffett – The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham

By far the best book on investing ever written

American investor and philanthropist • Chairman and former CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway

• Invest in Yourself: Buffett considers this the best investment anyone can make, as skills, knowledge, and abilities cannot be taken away.
• Book: A Few Lessons for Investors and Managers: From Warren E. Buffett
• Latest project: As of early 2026, 95-year-old Warren Buffett has entered a new phase of his career, officially retiring from his daily CEO duties at Berkshire Hathaway while remaining an active investor, chairman, and overseer of its massive cash reserves. Buffett has recently indicated that his favorite market indicator is flashing a warning, suggesting that the stock market remains expensive, yet he continues to focus on buying companies with solid, long-term value rather than following market trends

Tim Cook – Competing Against Time – George Stalk Jr

The book was influential in shaping Apple’s operational efficiency mindset

American business executive • CEO of Apple until September 2026, when he becomes Executive Chairman

• Environmental Sustainability: Cook has pushed Apple to achieve carbon neutrality for its corporate operations and aimed for a carbon-neutral supply chain. He views this as a responsibility to leave the world better than he found it.
• Book: Tim Cook: The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next Level by Leander Kahney: This authorized biography covers Cook’s rise to CEO, his focus on supply chain management, privacy, and renewable energy
• Latest project: While he is officially stepping into this new, less operational role, his primary focus remains on navigating global trade, tariffs, and governmental relationships on behalf of Apple, rather than initiating new, independent commercial ventures

Sir Lewis Hamilton – Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

This book helped to shape my discipline and ambition

British racing driver

• Mission 44: Founded by Hamilton, this charitable foundation is dedicated to building a fairer, more inclusive future for young people, with a focus on supporting underrepresented groups in education, STEM, and motorsport.
• Book: Lewis Hamilton: My Story
• Latest project: As of early 2026, Sir Lewis Hamilton’s latest major project is the launch of Lewis Hamilton Ventures (formerly Project 44) to manage his career, brand partnerships, and investments. His recent efforts include developing three new film projects via Dawn Apollo Films, producing a major 2025 F1 movie with Brad Pitt, and funding STEM diversity initiatives through his foundation, Mission 44

Chris Hemsworth – Tools of Titans – Tim Ferriss

It’s a practical resource for performance, routines and mental resilience.

Australian actor and film producer

• Centr App: In 2019, Hemsworth founded this personalized digital health and fitness program, which offers training, nutrition, and mindfulness tools.
• Book: Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip To Remember: A Father, A Son, And The Australian Journey Fighting Alzheimer’s
• Latest project: As of April 2026, Chris Hemsworth is starring in and filming the crime thriller Kockroach in Sydney, Australia. Directed by Matt Ross, this film is an adaptation of the William Lashner novel, following a mysterious underworld figure. The project features a notable cast including Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin

Reed Hastings – Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 – Jim Collins

Beyond Entrepreneurship transformed my leadership style more than any other book or person. I reread it every year for ten years. The focus on core rather than surface emboldened me to be my best and most natural self, rather thn try to imitate others.

American billionaire businessman • Co-founder of Netflix; Chairman until June 2026

• Educational Philanthropy (Charter Schools): A primary focus is advocating for charter schools—publicly funded, privately run schools. In 2016, he established the Hastings Fund with a $100 million pledge aimed at funding education initiatives and enhancing technology in classrooms.
• Book: No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
• Latest project: focus on philanthropy and new ventures, most notably transforming the Utah-based Powder Mountain ski resort into a private, exclusive ski community. He is investing over $100 million into this project, aiming to create a unique, upscale mountain experience, alongside his ongoing charitable giving, including AI initiatives at Bowdoin College

Logan Paul – The 4-Hour Work Week – Timothy Ferriss

This book shaped my entrepreneurial mindset

American influencer and professional wrestler

• Prime Hydration: Co-founded with KSI, this hydration drink is his most prominent non-media product, which he promotes through constant, organic, and often chaotic product placement in various media.
• Book: Logan Paul: The Rise, Reckoning, and Reinvention of a Digital Age Titan: From Viral Fame to Boxing, WWE, and Cultural Influence
• Latest project: Logan Paul is heavily involved in WWE, scheduled to compete at WrestleMania 42, and has pivoted into high-end, rare manga collecting. His recent ventures also include starring in a 100% AI-generated film created by The Dor Brothers, alongside maintaining his roles as co-founder of PRIME and host of the Impaulsive podcast.
  

MrBeast – Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki

I learned core financial thinking from reading this book early in my life

American YouTuber, media personality, philanthropist and businessman

• MVNO Phone Service: Reports indicate MrBeast is planning to launch his own phone company (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), leveraging major carrier networks
• Book: Upcoming Novel (2026): Collaborating with James Patterson on a thriller about a global competition with 100 contestants fighting for a $1 billion prize.
• Latest project: MrBeast’s latest major philanthropy project is Team Water, aiming to raise  million to provide clean water to 2 million people, following his “I Built 10 Schools Around The World” project. Alongside this, he has launched “Beast Games 2: Strong vs Smart” on Prime Video, a high-stakes competition with over  million in prizes

Brian Chesky – The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz

This book is essential reading for startup founders

American businessman and industrial designer • Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb

Latest project: Brian Chesky’s primary focus is leading a massive reinvention of Airbnb, transitioning it from a1-trick pony (short-term rentals) to an AI-driven “super app” for travel and daily life

“Non-scale” strategies: Brian Chesky, advised by Paul Graham, famously promotes “doing things that don’t scale” to build a brand, focusing on manual, high-touch efforts to secure the first 100 passionate users rather than relying on automated marketing. This approach involves deep, manual engagement with users to create an “11-star” experience rather than immediate, automated scaling

Book: The Airbnb Story: How to Disrupt an Industry, Make Billions of Dollars … and Plenty of Enemies – Leigh Gallagher