Career Advice From a 1637 Jesuit (Still Holds Up)
Baltasar Gracián wrote a career playbook in 1637. Six of his aphorisms map almost perfectly onto solo work today. Sharper than any modern guru.
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Books
A focused shelf of PickyFox posts on books.
Books About Decision-Making When the Stakes Are High
High-pressure moments reveal your actual decision-making system. These books teach you to build one that works when everything's on the line.
Books That Teach Negotiation for Everyday Life
Negotiation isn't just for boardrooms. These books teach you to advocate for yourself everywhere. Salary, rates, boundaries, rent, whatever matters.
Books About Work That Don't Read Like Business Books
The best insights about work come from stories, not frameworks. Here are the narrative nonfiction books that actually changed how I think.
Books That Made Me Rethink Education
Five books that challenged everything I thought I knew about how we actually learn.
Books That Explain Why We Buy Things
Understanding the hidden psychology behind your purchases isn't guilt. It's clarity. Here are six books that explain exactly why we buy what we buy.
Books About Leadership for People Who Aren't Leaders Yet
Leadership isn't about titles. These books teach influence, accountability, and vision, for anyone who wants to lead, with or without the job.
Books That Made Me Better With Money (Not Rich, Better)
Money books aren't about getting rich. They're about changing how you think, so your money works differently.
Books for People Starting Over at Any Age
Reinvention reading list for people changing careers, lives, or directions. Skip the motivational noise. These books actually help.
Books That Teach You to Think in Systems
Systems thinking rewires how you see problems. These books teach you to see feedback loops, bottlenecks, and hidden connections instead of just surface symptoms.
Books That Changed How I Think About Creativity
Creativity isn't a gift for the chosen few. It's a practice anyone can build. Here's what changed my understanding of how it actually works.
Books About Habits That Go Beyond Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits is a masterclass in 1% improvements. But it doesn't touch identity, motivation science, environmental design, or why you quit. Here's what else is worth reading.