I've read almost every major business book out there — here are the six that actually moved the needle for me in 2026, and why I can't stop recommending them.

— Holy Fuck by Amanda Frances — an unexpectedly spiritual read that reconnected me to something I'd lost touch with this year
— Brain First Business by Amanda Perry — finally explains why standard business advice doesn't stick for a neurodivergent brain
— The Creative Act by Rick Rubin — a manifesto for creative living (plus the wild LA story that got me rereading it)
— The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg — my most highlighted book of the year, and the one that made me rethink my relationship with outcomes vs process
— Wealthy and Well-Known by Rory and AJ Vaden — essential if you're building any kind of personal brand
— Start With Yourself by Emma Grede — a masterclass in what it actually takes to build something big

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