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Books recommended by Chip Conley

Chip Conley

Chip Conley is a renowned hotelier and author known for his work in The Joy of Work, which introduced his unique approach to hospitality management. His writing often focuses on personal growth, professional development, and finding meaning in one’s work.

Conley’s books typically blend elements of memoir, self-help, and business advice, offering insights into the importance of community, resilience, and work-life balance. His writing style is characterized by its accessibility, warmth, and emphasis on storytelling, making complex concepts feel approachable and relatable.

  1. Man's Search for Meaning: (by Viktor E. Frankl). Recommended by Aniela Gregorek , Bryan Johnson , Chelsea Handler , Chip Conley , Daniel Pink , Dave Elitch , David Blaine , Dustin Moskovitz , Emma Watson , Esther Perel , Ev Williams , Fedor Holz , Jim Kwik , Jimmy Fallon , Jocko Willink , Jordan Peterson , Lex Fridman , Maria Popova , Michael Gervais , Naval Ravikant , Ryan Holiday , Sam Altman , Simon Sinek , Terry Crews , Tony Robbins , Turia Pitt , PewDiePie , Shane Parrish , Mark Manson , Phil Jackson , Tom Bilyeu , Michael Hyatt , Alastair Humphreys , Steve Kerr , Robin Black
  2. Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count (by Karen Wickre). Recommended by Chip Conley , Chris Anderson , Ryan Hoover
  3. The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50 (by Jonathan Rauch). Recommended by Chip Conley
  4. From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life (by Arthur C. Brooks). Recommended by Chip Conley
  5. Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery (by Mark Coleman). Recommended by Chip Conley
  6. The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity (by Lynda Gratton). Recommended by Chip Conley
  7. Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business (by Danny Meyer). Recommended by Bill Gurley , Chip Conley , Julie Rice , Noah Kagan , Fred Wilson , Patrick O’Shaughnessy , Trung Phan
  8. On the Shortness of Life: (by Lucius Seneca). Recommended by Chip Conley , Jim Collins , Maria Popova , Neil Strauss , Patrick Collison
  9. Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace) (by Chade-Meng Tan). Recommended by Arianna Huffington , Chip Conley , Matt Mullenweg
  10. Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success (by Adam Grant). Recommended by Arianna Huffington , Ashton Kutcher , Chip Conley , Daniel Pink , David Heinemeier Hansson , Gretchen Rubin , Krista Tippett , Seth Godin , Simon Sinek , Susan Cain , Tony Hsieh , Changpeng Zhao , Michael Mauboussin , Marcus Lemonis
  11. Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose (by Tony Hsieh). Recommended by Chip Conley , Gretchen Rubin , Julie Rice , Kevin Rose , Tim Ferriss , Danny Miranda
  12. Meditations: (by Marcus Aurelius). Recommended by Adam Robinson , Anna Kendrick , Arianna Huffington , Chip Conley , Jack Dorsey , Joe Rogan , Lex Fridman , Naval Ravikant , Neil Strauss , Ryan Holiday , Sam Altman , Stewart Brand , Tobi Lütke , Austen Allred , Shane Parrish , Mark Manson , James Clear , Ankur Warikoo