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Two Books Added: Compounding Wisdom and Amazon’s Playbook

In 2024, I challenged myself to accelerate my learning by reading a book (usually a biography) a week. To date, I’ve done it for 71 consecutive weeks. I wanted to share what I was reading and also keep track for myself, which was difficult (see here), so I created a Library section on this site. I added to it all the books I’ve read since my book-a-week habit began in March 2024, and I’ve committed to adding my latest read to the Library every Sunday (see the latest here).

That left the books I’d read before 2024 unshared and untracked. I set a goal to add my old reading to the Library over time. It began with a Memorial Day Challenge to add five books (see here) and continued with my challenging myself to add two books every weekend until my backlog is gone. This past weekend was my fifth weekend, and I added two more books:

That’s the latest update on my weekend goal. I hope that sharing these books will add value to others.

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The Joys of Compounding

May 2023

A framework for applying the power of compounding across every area of life—not just investing, but also habits, learning, relationships, and character. Drawing on insights from some of the world’s sharpest minds, Baid distills decades of wisdom into a thoughtful, well-researched guide. It’s a reminder that the most powerful compounding happens when you invest in yourself.
One of my favorite books—worth rereading annually. Full of lightbulb moments. Read 2020 hardcover.
Working Backwards

May 2022

A framework for operating and innovating like Amazon. Written by two longtime Amazon executives, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at core mechanisms—like PR/FAQs, six-page memos, and single-threaded teams—that powered Amazon’s biggest breakthroughs, including AWS, Prime, and Kindle. It’s a practical guide to building customer-obsessed, scalable systems that drive innovation.
Read 2022 paperback