Beyond the Classroom: 10 Powerful Books to Level Up Your Skills :

Ready to take your life to the next level? These 10 books are full of actionable advice and tried-and-tested strategies to get you to where you want to be in 2025. If you are an entrepreneur, a leader, or anyone who is eager to learn and develop, this list of books is your ticket to unlocking your true potential.

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1) The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgensen

• This is the greatest book on wealth & happiness.
• Some of my favorite principles include:

1. Play long-term games with long-term people
2. Learning itself is the most important skill
3. Treat your time as an asset

• Remember: “Optimize your life for freedom, not money.”

2) Deep Work by Cal Newport

• In this book, you’ll learn:

1. The value of deep vs shallow work
2. How to avoid the trap of 'busyness'