Here are my seven book recommendations for 2025:
Tools of Titans
A re-read covering health, wealth, and wisdom hacks in written format. Though eight years old, the guide offers "actionable items to improve your life" through quick, digestible passages.
The Comfort Crisis
Described as worthy of annual re-reading, this work examines how modern comfort creates contemporary problems, encouraging readers to embrace discomfort.
The Count of Monte Cristo
One of my favorite books of all time. This classic explores "love, revenge, integrity and the nice guy finishing first." A film adaptation is also available.
Essentialism
A necessary reminder to declutter your life -- both literally and metaphorically -- for greater enjoyment.
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt's work addresses screen dependency among youth, proposing strategies to reconnect children with outdoor activities and away from phones.
Scar Tissue
A biography of Red Hot Chili Peppers' lead singer exploring "sex, drugs and rock and roll," documenting human resilience.
Grit
Features the formula: Achievement = Talent x Effort squared. Emphasizes that effort matters significantly -- "counts 2x" -- in achieving goals.