Reading & Reflection

Project Overview

Reading has been one of the most consistent and grounding habits in my life.
I gravitate toward non-fiction books that challenge the way I think, stretch my worldview, and offer timeless wisdom across philosophy, science, psychology, and performance.

Whether it’s a few pages each night or an entire book on a long flight, reading helps me slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters — resilience, focus, perspective, and growth.

Books That Shaped Me

Here are some of the most impactful books I’ve read in recent years:

• Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
  On systems that benefit from chaos and disorder — a guide to mental toughness.

• The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi
  A warrior’s view of strategy, clarity, and self-discipline.

• The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli
  A poetic explanation of physics, time, and our place in the universe.

• Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
  A philosophical novel on self-discovery, detachment, and spiritual awakening.

• Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium by Seneca
  Practical Stoic wisdom on virtue, adversity, and the shortness of life.

• Into the Magic Shop by James R. Doty
  A surgeon’s story of mindfulness, compassion, and the power of intention.

• Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
  A science-based look into the vital role of sleep in health and performance.

• Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
  An honest and gritty memoir on entrepreneurship, risk, and persistence.

Why It Matters

Reading isn’t a passive activity for me — it’s training for the mind, much like lifting is for the body.
It teaches me how to think more clearly, act with integrity, and approach life and work with perspective and intentionality.