The habit of reading books has long been considered one of the important factors contributing to the success of many leading billionaires in the world.
Not only limited to business or financial books, these outstanding minds also seek knowledge and inspiration from many different genres, from history, classical literature to science fiction.
The diversity in choice has helped them develop multi-dimensional thinking, nurture creativity and form strategic vision.
Human History - Yuval Noah Harari
One of the books loved by many tech billionaires is "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humanity".
This work is not just a simple history book but also opens up insightful perspectives on the journey of human development.
Bill Gates once shared on his personal blog that he loved the book so much that he had to take it with him on vacation, considering it an inspiration for intellectual conversations.
Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg - the "father" of Facebook - also included the book in the recommended reading list because of the big questions it raises about the future of humanity in the technology era.
Tàn ngày để lại - Kazuo Ishiguro
Unlike academic choices, Jeff Bezos - Amazon's founder - is particularly fond of the novel "The Last Days Left Behind". This is a book prize-winning work, telling the story of the life of an English housekeeper with many regrets and silent sacrifices.
Bezos said he learned more life lessons from novels than from economic books. The work brings deep reflections on dedication, loyalty and the value of personal choices.
Source - Ayn Rand
From another perspective, Bernard Arnault - the head of the luxury group LVMH - is strongly influenced by the book "Suối nguồn".
The work honors the spirit of independence, creativity and the desire to reach perfection. These values are also the foundation that helps Arnault build and develop global-class brands.
Not only Bernard, billionaire Mark Cuban - the "shark" in the US program "Shark Tank" also considers this one of the books that has a great influence on his business thinking.
Foundation - Isaac Asimov
Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk - the richest person on the planet - found inspiration from the science fiction novel "The Foundation".
The work describes the decline and reconstruction of a galaxy civilization, thereby suggesting thoughts about the development cycle of civilizations.
These ideas have contributed to shaping Musk's long-term vision in protecting the future of humanity through space projects.
Kidnapping Green Children - J.D. Salinger
Notably, despite being famous for reading dozens of books each year, Bill Gates still has a special affection for the classic literary work "Catching Children in the Field".
He shared that he read this book from the age of 13 and always considers it one of the most influential works.
According to Bill Gates, the book shows how young people see the world - sometimes lost but very sharp and truthful, bringing perspectives that adults can ignore.
