Documentaries

Engaging films I wish had been recommended to me

  • Abstract

    Netflix

    An inspiring look at different artists' way of thinking and living

  • Bitter lake

    Adam Curtis

    A political documentary that explores the complexity of global events and the narratives that drive history

  • Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

    Hamilton Morris

    An investigative discovery not only about drugs and their effects on the body, but the historical cultures in which they have been used for centuries

  • The Century of the Self

    Adam Curtis

    A thought-provoking physchological documentary on how consumerism was created using the idea that people are led and can be controlled through their basic needs

  • Hypernormalisation

    Adam Curtis

    An important political documentary about how politicians use manipulation to control history-defining world events

  • In Shadow

    YouTube

    An eye-opening animation depicting our modern world

  • Attenborough's collections

    David Attenborough

    A showcase of our world's natural wonders and beauty in a quest to embrace our planet

Books

A curated collection of books guaranteed to leave an impact on your life perspectives

  • Unscripted

    MJ Demarco

    Challenges conventional life paths and offers an alternative path to living life on your own terms

  • Outlive

    Peter Attia

    A deep dive into longevity and health, blending science with practical advice

  • Four Thousand Weeks

    Oliver Burkeman

    A different take on how to spend your time in a world of distractions and an endless quest for meaningless productivity

  • Lion Tracker's Guide to Life

    Boyd Varty

    An adventurous exploration of life lessons learned from tracking lions.

  • Unreasonable Hospitality

    Will Guidara

    Shows how going above and beyond in any service transforms good into unforgettable. It's hospitality as a mindset.

  • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    Mark Manson

    A counterintuitive approach to living a good life by caring less about things that don't matter

  • Tools of Titans

    Tim Ferris

    A compilation of tactics, routines, and habits from world-class performers.

  • Think on These Things

    Jiddu Krishnamurti

    Profound insights into human psychology from one of the wisest people to have ever lived

  • Personal MBA

    Josh Kaufman

    A comprehensive review of essential life, psychology and business concepts and practices

  • Ikigai

    Justyn Barnes

    An easy-to-follow visual book on the Japanese perspective of finding joy and purpose in life

  • Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari

    An enlightening narrative of human history from prehistoric times to the modern era

  • What's Our Problem

    Tim Urban

    A unique, super spot on perspective that explains why humans act the way they do in an fun to read format

Articles

Articles packed with interesting ideas and insights

  • The Tail End

    Tim Urban

    An eye-opening view on how much time we realistically have in our lives with our loved ones and for different experiences

  • 6 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person

    Tim Urban

    No-nonsense article about how the world only values individuals for what they can provide and the need to develop useful skills to be valuable to others

  • How to Grow the **** Up

    Mark Manson

    Understand that adulthood involves adhering to values, not acting on pleasure or conditionality

  • 50 Ideas That Changed My Life

    David Perell

    50 ideas and insights to enhance your thinking

  • Climbing the wrong hill

    Chris Dixon

    The idea that you may need to take the uncomfortable steps backward to achieve your peak potential instead of remaining stagnant on the wrong path

  • The One Rule for Life

    Mark Manson

    The idea that all unethical behavior stems from using others as means to an end

  • My 30th College Reunion

    Deborah Copaken

    An interesting perspecting from 30 life lessons to achieve life fulfillment