16 Books That Will Make You Smarter Than 99% of People

[@stephenpetro411]

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[@GameDevelopmentInUnity]

1. Book on logic: Being logical 2. ethical theory: introduction to ethics 3. applied ethics: social ethics 4. decision theory: introduction to decision theory 5. Microeconomics: microeconomics made simple 6. macroeconomics: a concise guide on macroeconomics 7. Austrian economics: introduction to Austrian economics 8. neuroeconomics: neuroeconomics decision making 9. social science: social cognitive theory 10. artificial intelligence: AI made simple 11. computer science: quantum supremacy 12. cosmology: the fabric of the cosmos 13. sales: The science of selling 14. marketing: day trading attention 15. cashflow management: conquering cash flow 16. business 101: the personal MBA

[@stephenpetro411]

Thanks!! I'll list them somewhere in the video description in the future!

[@emmanuel2102]

you are my hero

[@AryanNambiar]

Stephen, I really commend the effort that you've made in coming up with this list. You're the kind of person I've always wanted to be, but never came across anyone like you in my daily life. I'm glad I stumbled across this channel. Thank you. Subscribed!

[@stephenpetro411]

@@AryanNambiar Thank you for the tremendous compliment - I appreciate you, and feel free to stick around for more!

[@eslinc]

Hi, Stephen. I subscribed to your channel after watching this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@stephenpetro411]

@@eslinc Thanks so much! I appreciate you, and I'm glad you got value from it. Welcome!

[@1dripy-e5s]

Great books, will check them out. I think another great way to gain knowledge is to have respectful conversations. At home we sit and talk about everything in a respectful manner. We don’t agree on many topics but we do not get worked up and we disagree respectfully, which is something so hard to do now days.

[@stephenpetro411]

Yes, I couldn't agree more!

[@samdavepollard]

nicely done thank you for sharing your knowledge subbed

[@stephenpetro411]

Thanks - and you bet! Stay tuned for more!

[@ReadingAdam]

Someone get this man a towel! I think I will check out the cash-flow and personal MBA books as they are most relevant to me in the entrepreneurship sphere. Good video.

[@stephenpetro411]

LOL - I'm not sweating as much as you think - I think I just need a soft box for my lighting haha

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

this is great, thank you! been wanting to add some more non·fic to my collection and this will add some new topics. I tend to steer towards political and cultural focused books but also love philosophy and science. I'll be adding all these books though to my Master TBR because my goal is to have a well-rounded library.

[@stephenpetro411]

Wonderful! In that case, I'm so glad this helped!

[@MrCheeesee]

I've been looking for a good book on GenAI, thank you!

[@stephenpetro411]

Awesome - glad I could be of help!

[@atelier27]

"Day trading attention" has not been released yet. How were you able to read it?

[@stephenpetro411]

For this particular book, I have read pretty much everything out there that's publicly available about its structure and content focus - that, coupled with the fact that literally every other book by Gary V has been incredibly valuable, I can safely say I recommend this even before it's been released. I'll be one of the first to read it in full once it's released!

[@atelier27]

@@stephenpetro411 thank you

[@rayj.1825]

At the moment, I'm reading The Personal MBA by Josh Kauffman.

[@stephenpetro411]

Nice! Would love to hear what you're learning so far

[@christianliteraturefund8813]

Are there other options you recommend in the theory of ethics and applied ethics categories? I would appreciate options that are available on Kindle as I live outside USA and want to avoid shipping costs.

[@stephenpetro411]

Great questions! Off the top of my head, I can't think of additional titles, but anything that is a broad overview that includes topics such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics should be great! Also, for applied ethics, you can even be more specific to the topic. Look for things in your area of interest: i.e. "business ethics," "medical ethics," etc.

[@fernandopaiz3696]

This list is amazing thank you!! Adding to my list 👏 PS: I noticed the “Captivate” book by VVE in your background that book was incredible for my person to person social skills! Her follow up books “Cues” was even better!

[@stephenpetro411]

Her work is incredibly useful, and same!

[@troecurov3]

Hi Fernando, should I start from the first one , or jump to the second book?

[@fernandopaiz3696]

@@troecurov3 hi. I would strongly recommend reading both because they each hold value on their own. “Captivate” is great for overall social skills and reading/understanding physical nonverbal communication where “Cues” builds on that foundation and takes it a step further with how to build confidence and project charismatic communication with nonverbal cues (oversimplification but that’s it in a nutshell)

[@troecurov3]

@@fernandopaiz3696 thank you very much man

[@stephenpetro411]

@@troecurov3 I think starting with the first book is a good idea. Then the second one. But feel free to weigh in here too, Fernando.

[@zewdiebitew9914]

Can you please add the books titles and author's name in the screen? some books are hard to find.

[@stephenpetro411]

1. Book on logic: Being logical 2. ethical theory: introduction to ethics 3. applied ethics: social ethics 4. decision theory: introduction to decision theory 5. Microeconomics: microeconomics made simple 6. macroeconomics: a concise guide on macroeconomics 7. Austrian economics: introduction to Austrian economics 8. neuroeconomics: neuroeconomics decision making 9. social science: social cognitive theory 10. artificial intelligence: AI made simple 11. computer science: quantum supremacy 12. cosmology: the fabric of the cosmos 13. sales: The science of selling 14. marketing: day trading attention 15. cashflow management: conquering cash flow 16. business 101: the personal MBA

[@DrSleep00]

For fun reading definitely Bill Bryson and Robert Greene too.

[@stephenpetro411]

Oh yes 100%!

[@jaredfontaine2002]

None of these books are on Libby... 😢

[@stephenpetro411]

@@jaredfontaine2002 What do you mean? Maybe I can help point you in the right direction

[@jaredfontaine2002]

@stephenpetro411 Libby is a free online library. I read 52 books a year and I use this as I am a digital nomad and I can't carry all these books plus I don't want to pay $1k a year in books. You should try libby

[@tabrejkhan3046]

Please suggest some books for medical category

[@stephenpetro411]

Do you mean books about health, or books specifically to help you study medicine?

[@saibertsison]

A list of all the books mentioned would be very much appreciated. :)

[@stephenpetro411]

Noted! I may put a list of these in the description going forward in that case :)

[@8v01d]

Agreed! a book list would be awesome. Would be awesome if u added it here too not just going forward!

[@stephenpetro411]

@@8v01d Your wish is my command! D.Q. McInerny’s “Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking” “An Introduction to Ethics” by Geoffrey Thomas “Social Ethics” by Thomas Mappes and Jane Zembaty “An Introduction to Decision Theory” by Martin Peterson “Microeconomics Made Simple” by Austin Frakt and Mike Piper “A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics” by David Moss “An Introduction to Austrian Economics” by Thomas Taylor “Neuroeconomics: Decision Making and the Brain” by Paul Glimcher “Social Cognitive Theory” by Albert Bandura “AI Made Simple” by Rajeev Kapur “Quantum Supremacy” by Michio Kaku “The Fabric of the Cosmos” by Brian Greene “The Science of Selling” by David Hoffeld “Day Trading Attention” by Gary Vaynerchuk “Conquering Cash Flow” by Rob Stephens “The Personal MBA” by Josh Kaufman

[@8v01d]

@@stephenpetro411 thank you appreciate that you took the time!

[@Tupsx57]

I graduated from a Jesuit liberal arts college. Most of this is in the core curriculum.

[@stephenpetro411]

That's great! Jesuit schools are pretty well-known for rigorous and diverse curriculum.

[@johnnyplunkett8532]

Well.that was heavy. Compared to the usual KZbin guys. How long did it take you to master those 15 books?

[@stephenpetro411]

Mastery is fairly relative, so it's hard to answer that question. However, I would say I have a good working knowledge of certain of these fields and an extreme deep-level understanding of others (i.e., ethical theory, psychology, neuroscience).

[@mccflo99]

Day Trading Attention hasn't been released yet, so how is it "one of the best?"

[@stephenpetro411]

Fair point! However, I've listed it here because I've reviewed everything I can get my hands on so far about its contents, and having read every one of Gary V's other books, I can safely say this is going to be a GREAT starting point for anyone who's either starting out in social media marketing or looking to improve their game here.

[@Sailormoonoceanlight]

2022: quantum physics via Novel Prize Mass is not physical; everything is weightless down to the subatomic pixel plank. Therefore, success is no longer valued via materialism. In fact , the OPPOSITE via spirituality via sound waves or frequencies and therefore we are EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, ALL OF THE TIME.

[@Sailormoonoceanlight]

Solfeggio Frequencies Theta brain wave flow Neuroplasticity you can rewrite YOURSELF Meditation until you lose sense of “who you think you are” and therefore STOP thinking at all. DNA regeneration via telomeres and youthing Hz Minimalism Gratitude Service to others Ascension to 5th Dimension Then, ascension from 5th to the 12th dimension. You can learn this via KZbin animation summaries. I did. Golden Ratio Fractals Alchemy Yup.

[@stephenpetro411]

@@Sailormoonoceanlight Yes, you can absolutely rewrite yourself!

[@knibtronic1]

I appreciate you mentioned Austrian economics and not the mainstream, harmful, socialist BS Of J.M keynes. You gained a new subscrp.

[@stephenpetro411]

@@knibtronic1 Thanks - I think it's important to read both and *then* decide what makes more sense. Deeply and honestly consider both positions, as well as alternative ones - exposing ourselves to views we disagree with is key. That's what critical thinking is about.

[@knibtronic1]

@@stephenpetro411 I agree that one should also expose oneself to sources of information that are contrary to one's own beliefs. In this case, my opinion is informed because I know Keynes's work and its effects on many countries that have adopted that economic framework. I have also read "The Capital" by Marx and Piketty, among others, and lived and visited countries with more or less state intervention, and I can say that I prefer Austrian economic policy over all others.

[@stephenpetro411]

@@knibtronic1 It's awesome you have an informed point of view on this! I love to see when people have views that diverge from my own but are actually informed. I tend to think neither of these models is adequate, but that's par for the course in social sciences - all social models have limitations.

[@zhanzo]

Sorry, the cuts are way too distracting. Can not watch the video.

[@stephenpetro411]

Thanks for the feedback - I'll take that into consideration

[@8v01d]

I disagree on the cuts. For the video editor, keep doing what you do. Your editing skills show me how the editor brain works. The cuts kept me engaged because the visuals kept changing. Therefore, it kept my attention. Hence, the content of the video is what kept me here though. My favourite part was when he talks about not having social skills. Couldn't agree more as I relate! 😂

[@stephenpetro411]

@@8v01d Thanks for the feedback also! I take everyone's feedback into consideration so I can become better!

[@willx456]

The cuts didn’t bother me. I can tell you put a lot into this video and it was very helpful. I will check out some of these recommendations. Thank you!

[@stephenpetro411]

@@willx456 Thanks for the feedback, and stay tuned for more!

[@challahsmith3257]

All are Free audiobooks on KZbin

[@stephenpetro411]

@@challahsmith3257 That may be true! Except some of these contain theorems etc that are difficult to understand through audio only.

[@Realyash]

These aren't easy to just get by hearing tho

[@OnlineWithMikko]

School books?

[@stephenpetro411]

@@OnlineWithMikko Some of them could be classified as school books, sure

[@OnlineWithMikko]

@@stephenpetro411 than i agree. But saying reading books makes you smart is false statement. Knowing if Aragon becomes king in the books is information that you don't need, knowing how to do math can get you education and actual leadership job like CEO, there for reading school books makes you smart. Reading fiction or life stories won't.

[@stephenpetro411]

@@OnlineWithMikko Definitely - simply reading books does not make you smart. Executing what you learn and synthesizing the information in a way that is innovative does.

[@bayou__]

Keren bro. ❤❤❤

[@AshtonRealitycheck]

Add human / social psychology

[@stephenpetro411]

Definitely. Albert Bandura's "Social Cognitive Theory" is a great start for this, if you're into advanced research. If just starting out, most intro books on social psychology are great.

[@ryansergas2776]

are you smarter than 99% of people, stephen?

[@stephenpetro411]

I have no idea and probably can't have any certainty on that. Also, it depends on what kind of intelligence we're talking about (there are at least 8 types).

[@derms718]

Not one book on any value added activity which speaks volumes about his education and values Also, the books selected are far from serious

[@stephenpetro411]

I beg to differ, but I'm happy to have a friendly discussion about why you feel this way. So feel free to elaborate or not.

[@megatronDelaMusa]

generative intelligence

[@stephenpetro411]

Yes 👍

[@bytetacos]

Sorry but there are much better books than Gary V about being likable. Lets redo that one

[@stephenpetro411]

For sure! But in terms of marketing, he's hard to beat.

[@cramsa]

@@stephenpetro411the guy reminds me of a shady used car salesman.

[@stephenpetro411]

@@cramsa Haha I hear you - he's not for everyone. I encourage you to take a look at more of his interviews though, if you haven't done so already. He's very humble and down-to-earth, and he loves to encourage young people to think outside the box.

[@knibtronic1]

GV has a more practical approach bcz he has done with himself and companies..instead of "Influence" of Robert Cialdini which is good book but not from someone in the trenches of RRSS.

[@stephenpetro411]

@knibtronic1 Well said

[@DhairyaMehta1234]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@stephenpetro411]

Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more!

[@MerhabaMuhtesem]

👍👏👏

[@stephenpetro411]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@ritwikism]

These sound too technical and/or advanced

[@stephenpetro411]

Don't worry! Most of these are beginner books and are great for even those who know nothing about the topics 😉

[@ritwikism]

Thanks! I might start with Being Logical out of this list.

[@stephenpetro411]

@@ritwikism It's a good one to start with. Lots of examples in there.

[@thebhaaratyt]

❤

[@stephenpetro411]

Glad you enjoyed it - stay tuned for more!