Readings

A collection of books I've read and my thoughts on them.

16 books with reflections
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July 28, 2025
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97 Things Every Programmer Should Know

by Kevlin Henney

Collective Wisdom from the Experts - A collection of programming wisdom from experienced developers covering various aspects of software development.

Key Insights

  • Programming is as much about communication as it is about code
  • Simple solutions are often better than complex ones
  • Continuous learning and adaptation are essential in software development
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March 09, 2025
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How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

Timeless principles for building relationships and influencing others through genuine interest and understanding.

Key Insights

  • Show genuine interest in others to build meaningful relationships
  • Remember that a person's name is the sweetest sound to them
  • Avoid criticism and focus on positive reinforcement
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February 07, 2025
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La Filosofía de Bitcoin

by Álvaro D. María

How Bitcoin changes the way we relate to money, redefines property ownership, and can transform our political system.

Key Insights

  • Money is a social construct reflecting power structures
  • Bitcoin redefines the concept of private property
  • Removes the state's monopoly on money creation
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December 20, 2024
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21 Lessons: What I've Learned from Falling Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole

by Gigi

A dive into the philosophical, economic, and technological lessons learned from exploring Bitcoin's rabbit hole.

Key Insights

  • Bitcoin represents a fundamental shift from trust-based to proof-based systems
  • The 21 million supply cap creates a new form of absolute scarcity in the digital age
  • Bitcoin's proof-of-work transforms energy into digital value and security
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August 08, 2024
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The Obstacle Is The Way

by Ryan Holiday

The timeless art of turning trials into triumph through stoic philosophy and practical wisdom.

Key Insights

  • Obstacles are opportunities in disguise: they reveal our path forward
  • Perception, action, and will are the three disciplines to overcome challenges
  • What stands in the way becomes the way: embrace difficulties as fuel for growth
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May 06, 2024
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Never Split the Difference

by Chris Voss

Learn the techniques used by FBI hostage negotiators to get what you want in any negotiation.

Key Insights

  • Use tactical empathy to understand the other party's perspective
  • The 'No' response is often the beginning of negotiation
  • Calibrated questions give you control without confrontation
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April 18, 2024
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The Pragmatic Programmer

by Andrew Hunt & David Thomas

Your Journey to Mastery - A comprehensive guide to becoming a more effective and professional software developer.

Key Insights

  • Invest in your knowledge portfolio continuously
  • Write code that's easy to change and maintain
  • Think beyond the immediate problem to the bigger picture
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September 15, 2023
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

by Mark Manson

A counterintuitive approach to living a good life by choosing what to care about and what to let go.

Key Insights

  • Choose what to care about wisely - you can't care about everything
  • Pain and struggle are necessary for growth and meaning
  • Take responsibility for your problems to gain control over them
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May 23, 2023
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Clean Code

by Robert C. Martin

A handbook of agile software craftsmanship that teaches how to write code that is readable, maintainable, and professional.

Key Insights

  • Code should be written for humans to read, not just for machines to execute
  • Functions should do one thing and do it well
  • Meaningful names are crucial for code readability
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January 05, 2023
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Bitcoin: La tecnología Blockchain y su investigación

by Féliz Brezo Fernández and Yaiza Rubio Viñuela

A technical exploration of Bitcoin's blockchain technology and its research applications.

Key Insights

  • Blockchain provides a distributed system for transaction recording
  • Bitcoin implements advanced cryptographic concepts for network security
  • Research in blockchain opens up new possibilities for applications beyond cryptocurrencies
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November 03, 2022
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Start with Why

by Simon Sinek

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - Understanding the power of purpose and the Golden Circle framework.

Key Insights

  • People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it
  • The Golden Circle: Why, How, What framework for communication
  • Great leaders inspire action by starting with purpose
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February 07, 2022
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The Little Book of Stoicism

by Jonas Salzgeber

Ancient wisdom for everyday life - practical Stoic philosophy for modern challenges and personal growth.

Key Insights

  • Focus on what you can control, accept what you cannot
  • Virtue is the highest good and leads to eudaimonia
  • Practice negative visualization to appreciate what you have
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August 26, 2021
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Sprint

by Jake Knapp

How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days - A practical guide to design sprints.

Key Insights

  • Five-day process to solve big problems and test ideas quickly
  • Structured approach prevents common pitfalls in innovation
  • Rapid prototyping and testing saves time and resources
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March 08, 2021
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Java Head First

by Kathy Sierra & Bert Bates

A Brain-Friendly Guide to learning Java programming with a unique approach that engages multiple learning styles.

Key Insights

  • Learning through multiple modalities enhances retention
  • Hands-on practice is crucial for programming mastery
  • Understanding concepts before memorizing syntax
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November 02, 2020
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The Power of Habit

by Charles Duhigg

Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business - Understanding the science of habit formation and how to change them.

Key Insights

  • Habits follow a cue-routine-reward loop
  • Keystone habits can trigger positive changes in other areas
  • Willpower is a finite resource that can be strengthened
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August 12, 2020
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Atomic Habits

by James Clear

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.

Key Insights

  • Systems are more important than goals
  • 1% better every day compounds to massive change
  • Environment shapes behavior more than motivation