The Book of Elon: Company Building
What does it take to build a company that can do hard things well?
In The Book of Elon, Eric Jorgenson captures a philosophy of company building rooted in truth, engineering, intensity, and useful work. This post highlights ideas on frontline leadership, talent, simplicity, innovation, and the kind of culture required to build something excellent.
Build with rigor. Lead from the front.
The Book of Elon: Physics, Engineering, and Truth
What if better thinking starts by getting closer to what is true?
In The Book of Elon, Eric Jorgenson distills Elon Musk’s philosophy on first-principles thinking, engineering, and the discipline of building useful things. This post highlights a mindset shaped by physics, execution, and the relentless pursuit of better answers.
Think clearly. Build boldly. Stay grounded in truth.
Useful Not True: Choosing Beliefs That Work
In Useful Not True, Derek Sivers challenges the idea of objective certainty. Instead, he invites us to see beliefs as tools—mental models we adopt not because they’re true, but because they help us act, grow, and find peace.
This book is about intellectual humility, reframing reality, and choosing perspectives that serve your future self.
Truth may be uncertain. But usefulness is actionable.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: Saving Yourself
True freedom starts within. In this post, Naval Ravikant shares lessons on clarity, self‑care, meditation, and the courage to walk your own path. It’s a guide to shedding expectations, mastering your mind, and choosing the life only you can live.
The hardest part isn’t doing what you want—it’s knowing what you want.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: Learning Happiness
Happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you choose. Naval Ravikant shares timeless lessons on desire, presence, envy, and the habits that build lasting peace of mind.
Stop chasing the game—start enjoying life.
Time to level up!
Back with a new post from the book, “Clear Thinking”.
This post shares my favorite passages from the book; diving deep into how to build strength; built on Self-Accountability, Self-Knowledge,
Self-Control, and Self-Confidence.
I hope you enjoy it!
Time to level up!
Back with a new post from the book, “Clear Thinking”.
This post shares my favorite passages from the book; emphasizing the importance of thinking independently, and identifying the default behaviors that get in our way from thinking clearly.
I hope you enjoy it!
Time to level up!
Back with a new post from the book “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant”, by Eric Jorgenson.
This post focuses on the key ideas to building good judgement and effective decision making.
I hope you enjoy it!
This book is a terrific guide for the mental tools to help us better navigate the challenges and decisions we face in our everyday lives. They will help us think clearer, reason better, and hopefully make better decisions.
I hope you enjoy!
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