Jack Dorsey's Book Recommendations
Jack Dorsey is an American technology entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder of Twitter (now X) and Block (formerly Square). His reading interests span technology, philosophy, and social issues, reflecting his diverse approach to innovation and leadership.
📚 Books Recommended by Jack Dorsey 29
Whole Earth Discipline
"Incredible book by @stewartbrand. Best I’ve read this year. “Cities are green. Nuclear energy is green. Genetic engineering is green.”"
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Between the World and Me
"One of the books that had a major influence on me."
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Principles
"So many to pick from in this amazing book. I’m focused on radical truth and radical transparency. Toughest and most uncomfortable to do, both personally and through work, but also the most freeing and impactful. I’ve committed to weekly progress."
tweet View source ↗"Helpful in showing people how to operate by clearly articulated and shared principles that lead to faster progress."
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American Nations
"Incredible perspective on North and Central America."
book list View source ↗"Finished reading"
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The Score Takes Care of Itself
"He took a team that was at the very very bottom, and he brought them to the top."
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Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees
"A really stunning book about Robert Irwin. Couldn't put it down."
book list View source ↗"A really stunning book about Robert Irwin. Couldn't put it down."
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Civilized to Death
"Incredible book [...]. And timely."
book list View source ↗"Incredible book by @ThatChrisRyan. And timely."
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The Master and Margarita
"[One] of my favorite books."
book list View source ↗"Just left the Spasso House. So beautiful. The ball in one of my favorite books, The Master and Margarita, is based around a ball there!"
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
"[One] of my favorite books."
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The Paleo Solution
"I recommend @RobbWolf's book The Paleo Solution to start a paleo diet. Answers the why, and is a fun read too."
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The Four Agreements
"[One] of my favorite books."
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Becoming Steve Jobs
"Square would not exist without the work and persistence of Steve Jobs. I am forever grateful. Amazing read."
The Art Spirit
"About creativity through the lens of an art student."
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The Old Man and the Sea
"One of Jack Dorsey's answers to "what are the books that had a major influence on you?"
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Bitcoin & Black America
"Jack Dorsey recommended this book on Twitter."
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Tao Te Ching
"One of Jack Dorsey's answers to "what are the books that had a major influence on you?"
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Revolution from Within
"Read Revolution from Within if you haven't."
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The Story of B
"Incredible."
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
"Read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind!"
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
"[The] last chapter is around meditation."
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On Having No Head
"Finished reading."
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The Plant Paradox
"Insightful and comprehensive."
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The Art of Happiness
"Finished reading."
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Competing Against Luck
"A great read from a wise man."
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Meditations
"Finished reading."
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Spiritual Enlightenment, the Damnedest Thing
"Jack Dorsey recommended this book on Twitter."
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Ishmael
"Incredible."
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The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy
"Finished reading. Insightful and comprehensive. Thanks @DrGundry"
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The Checklist Manifesto
"Success metric for my work [at Twitter]: these books disappear from my desk. (you should read it too)"
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