11 Essential Books For 2026 (Summarized In 12 Minutes)

In this video, I share 11 books to read in 2026—not as a routine list, but as a response to the world we’re stepping into.

Uploaded 25-02-26

Work is evolving. Technology is accelerating. Attention is fragmented. And the skills that carried us this far may not be the ones that carry us forward. So this isn’t about reading more. It’s about reading what matters now.

Each of these books offers a way to think more clearly, make better decisions, and stay grounded while everything else speeds up. Some will challenge how you see your work. Others will sharpen how you handle change, leadership, creativity, money, or even the questions you ask yourself.

You don’t need to read all eleven. Start with one. Read it carefully. Let it stretch your thinking. And see where it leads.

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The Work of Art – Adam Moss
Set Boundaries, Find Peace – Nedra Glover Tawwab
The Other Side of Change – Maya Shankar
Inspire – Adam Galinsky
Strong Ground – Brené Brown
Beyond Belief – Nir Eyal
Inside the Box – David Epstein
The Progress Principle – Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer
Excellent Advice for Living – Kevin Kelly
Rule Breaker Investing – David Gardner
The Book of Beautiful Questions – Warren Berger

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