Naveen Jain's Book Recommendations (Updated for 2026)

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Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think

Peter H. Diamandis

4.3

Providing abundance is humanity’s grandest challenge—this is a book about how we rise to meet it.

We will soon be able to meet and exceed the basic needs of every man, woman and child on the planet. Abundance for all is within our grasp. This bold, contrarian view, backed up by exhaustive research, introduces our near-term future, where exponentially growing technologies and three other powerful f

Recommended by Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Michael Dell, and 7 others.

Naveen Jain

(Note: When asked what books had the biggest impact) A few that come to mind include: Abundance by Peter Diamandis, Life at the Speed of Light by Craig Venter and How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon. However, every book I’ve read has impacted my thoughts in a different way. Whenever I am excited by a new topic or industry, such as the microbiome – which has resulted in the formation of Viome, I read any and all books on the topic. Each book contributes to my thought process and what is the next step to take. [source]

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

On Bill Gates's reading list in 2012. [source]

Richard Branson

Founder/Virgin Group

Today is World Book Day, a wonderful opportunity to address this #ChallengeRichard sent in by Mike Gonzalez of New Jersey: Make a list of your top 65 books to read in a lifetime. [source]

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How Will You Measure Your Life?

Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon

4.3

Preview Summary

How do you lead a fulfilling life? That profound question animates this book of inspiration and insight from world-class business strategist and bestselling author of The Innovator's Dilemma, Clayton Christensen.After beating a heart attack, advanced-stage cancer and a stroke in three successive years, the world-renowned innovation expert and author of one of the best selling and most influential

Recommended by Nir Eyal, Dmitry Dragilev, Dragos Novac, and 5 others.

Naveen Jain

(Note: When asked what books had the biggest impact) A few that come to mind include: Abundance by Peter Diamandis, Life at the Speed of Light by Craig Venter and How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon. However, every book I’ve read has impacted my thoughts in a different way. Whenever I am excited by a new topic or industry, such as the microbiome – which has resulted in the formation of Viome, I read any and all books on the topic. Each book contributes to my thought process and what is the next step to take. [source]

Dmitry Dragilev

How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen is a wonderful book in terms of figuring out what is you’re doing with life in general. [source]

Dragos Novac

Clay’s Innovator’s Dilemma was important. Also, about 10 years later, he had another which really had a profound impact on me and on my belief systems – How will you measure your life. [source]

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How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed

Ray Kurzweil

4.1

The bold futurist and bestselling author explores the limitless potential of reverse-engineering the human brain

Ray Kurzweil is arguably today’s most influential—and often controversial—futurist. In How to Create a Mind, Kurzweil presents a provocative exploration of the most important project in human-machine civilization—reverse engineering the brain to understand precisely how it works and usin

Recommended by Naveen Jain and Sonja Mel.

Naveen Jain

Then the great book that Ray Kurzweil wrote, "How to Create a Mind" really tells you about how human brain works. [source]

Sonja Mel

This book in the photo is How to Create a Mind - Ray Kurzweil.. I just finished it a few days ago 🤯, if you’re interested in consciousness, how we process our world, AI it’s a must read. Your first gift on audible is free, here!!! - https://t.co/58MrEa8pP9 [source]

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Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life

J. Craig Venter

4.1

In 2010, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to successfully create 'synthetic life' - putting humankind at the threshold of the most important and exciting phase of biological research, one that will enable us to actually write the genetic code for designing new species to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival. In 'Life at the Speed of Light', Venter presents a fascinatin

Recommended by Naveen Jain.

Naveen Jain

(Note: When asked what books had the biggest impact) A few that come to mind include: Abundance by Peter Diamandis, Life at the Speed of Light by Craig Venter and How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon. However, every book I’ve read has impacted my thoughts in a different way. Whenever I am excited by a new topic or industry, such as the microbiome – which has resulted in the formation of Viome, I read any and all books on the topic. Each book contributes to my thought process and what is the next step to take. [source]

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The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life

Jeffrey S. Bland, Mark Hyman

4.4

For decades, Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint and prevent the cause of illness, rather than treat its symptoms. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our total healthcare costs, because we're masking these illnesses with pills and temporary treatments, rather than addressing their underlying causes, he argues. Worse,

Recommended by Naveen Jain.

Naveen Jain

On the healthcare side on the microbiome, I really love the book called, "Disease Delusion" by Jeff Bland and "The Human Superorganism." I just love both of them. It gives you a whole holistic view of the body. [source]

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The Human Superorganism: How the Microbiome Is Revolutionizing the Pursuit of a Healthy Life

Rodney Dietert PhD

4.1

"Eyeopening... Fascinating... may presage a paradigm shift in medicine."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Teeming with information and big ideas... Outstanding."
--Booklist (starred review)

The origin of asthma, autism, Alzheimer's, allergies, cancer, heart disease, obesity, and even some kinds of depression is now clear. Award-winning researcher on the microbiome, professor Rodney Dietert present

Recommended by Naveen Jain.

Naveen Jain

On the healthcare side on the microbiome, I really love the book called, "Disease Delusion" by Jeff Bland and "The Human Superorganism." I just love both of them. It gives you a whole holistic view of the body. [source]

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The Human Brain Book: An Illustrated Guide to Its Structure, Function, and Disorders

Rita Carter

4.5

This award-winning science book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.

CGI illustrations and brain MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify the complex processes of brain function, such as how nerves transmit signals, how memories are laid down an

Recommended by Naveen Jain.

Naveen Jain

If you want to read the neuroscience book, I mean I love "Human Brain." [source]

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The Epigenetics Revolution

Nessa Carey

4.3

Nessa Carey presents a compelling story of the most important revolution in modern biology - and what it could mean for humanity. She concludes by investigating the amazing possibilities for the improvement of humankind that epigenetics offers for the surprisingly near future.

Recommended by Naveen Jain.

Naveen Jain

I love the book on epigenetics, a book called "Epigenetics Revolution". [source]

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MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom

Tony Robbins

4.3

Preview Summary

Tony Robbins has coached and inspired more than 50 million people from over 100 countries. More than 4 million people have attended his live events. Oprah Winfrey calls him super-human. Now for the first time - in his first book in two decades - he's turned to the topic that vexes us all: How to secure financial freedom for ourselves and our families.

Based on extensive research and one-on-one int

Recommended by Jochen Siepmann, Madalina Uceanu, Michael Herrmann, and 2 others.

Naveen Jain

(Note: when asked what five books he'd recommend to young people interested in reaching for the moon and beyond) The books I mentioned previously – Abundance by Peter Diamandis, Life at the Speed of Light by Craig Venter and How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon. Additionally Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins and, of course, Moonshots :). [source]

Jochen Siepmann

Question: What books had the biggest impact on you? Perhaps changed the way you see things or dramatically changed your career path. Answer: Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Robert Kiyosaki) Money, Master The Game (Anthony Robbins) Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind (T Harv Eker) [source]

Madalina Uceanu

The second category of books would be related to self awareness and keeping a positive approach to life generally, which I think makes a lot of difference in the way you create your professional path as well. Here you can either go more on the NLP approach and watch Tony Robbins interventions, or more towards the spiritual path, maybe at a later stage and read Wayne Dyer's books. [source]

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The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

Norman Doidge

4.5

Preview Summary

An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they’ve transformed - people whose mental limitations or brain damage were seen as unalterable. We see a wo

Recommended by Carol Dweck, Bogdana Butnar, and Naveen Jain.

Naveen Jain

I think the book that I really, really enjoy was, "The Brain That Changes Itself." It's all about neuroplasticity, you'd really love that book. [source]

Carol Dweck

For me it was exciting to read this book because while my research shows a growth mindset is really good for you, this book shows that a growth mindset also has a strong basis in modern neuroscience. It illustrates, though fascinating case histories and descriptions of recent research, the amazing power of the brain to change and even to reorganise itself with practice and experience. [source]

Bogdana Butnar

I don't have favourite books. I equate a favourite something with wanting to do it over and over again and I've never wanted to read a book too many times. I have favourite authors and I have books that changed me in significant ways because they moved me or taught me something or changed my view of the world. So, here's some of those books... [source]