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The 5 Best Books of 2025

Dec 29, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of 2025's must-read books! Discover the value of visual thinking with insights from Jolt Vixian's work. Rethink your approach to time with Chris Guillebeau's focus on energy instead of rigid schedules. Explore stoic wisdom through Ryan Holiday's captivating storytelling. Expand your understanding of wealth with Sahil Bloom's innovative framework that includes more than just money. Finally, get inspired by Anne-Laure LeCoumpf's tiny-experiment method for achieving your goals!
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Five Themes Across Top 2025 Books

  • The host curated five standout books from 2025 focused on personal development and practical thinking.
  • These selections reveal themes around experimentation, wisdom, wealth diversity, time perspective, and visual thinking.
ANECDOTE

Personal Take On Visual Thinking

  • The host describes Sketch Your Mind as a self-published primer by Excalibrain's developer, Jolt Vixian.
  • He admits he doesn't follow Jolt's exact system but finds the book useful for exploring visual thinking.
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Rethink Time By Focusing On Energy

  • Time Anxiety reframes time management as an illusion and redirects focus to energy and attention.
  • The book offers a contrarian productivity angle for those tired of classic time-management advice.
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