A chronological list of books that have shaped
my thinking and knowledge. But non-exhaustive.
Reading has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life. Each book on this list has opened new doors to understanding, sparked curiosity, and inspired personal growth. The list is non-exhaustive, tough, I’ll be updating it as I recall books from time to time. Nonetheless, I encourage you to explore these titles and discover the joy and wisdom that comes from immersing yourself in the world of books. Let your mind wander and learn—one page at a time.
By the way, I keep track of my readings using an off-line app built by me, in case it may be useful for you as well, named My Stuff. Available only for Android at the moment, but with ongoing plans to deploying it for iOS. Link in here. If you want to suggest any for reading, don’t hesitate reaching me out!, you can be sure I’ll appreciate it.. Now, a non-exhaustive list of books I recommend…
2025
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Principles Currently ReadingBiography Capital Markets
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2024
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Radical CandorLeadership Communication
This book goes straight to the point in the cover when says 'how to get what you want by saying what you mean'. A book that I heard from a former manager I worked to, which describes a framework to effectively communicate mostly from a leadership position, but with significant tools for people without management authority to convey healthy insights. Let me highlight one of the sentences I loved in this book "You can't give a damn about others if you don't give a damn about yourself".
2023
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Bloomberg by BloombergBiography Capital Markets
If you are into capital markets, and you know Bloomberg terminals you are going to be fascinated with a bibliography talking about how this company started and the environment in which it was built. Motivations, escenarios and a fierce conviction together with a business skill let Bloomberg create a business that marked the electronic analysis in the capital markets.
2021
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The Man Who Solved the MarketFinance
A nice view from Gregory Zuckerman research about Jim Simons life, quite reserved altough. Good insights on what could have motivated Jim to fund Medallion fund, one of the most known funds because of its profitability. Moreover, it is one of the books that boosted my desire to be a really good quant, if not one of the best.
2020
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PresenceMindset
One of the books that changed my mind. Many times we get into scenarios where the sympathetic system lead us to out-of-control behaviours. But at the same time we can just be in the present, and this automatically will will lead you to a better results. You're simply aware and keep the control.