The Effective Executive

Who recommended it

1. DF

   Darius Foroux Writer and entrepreneur

   Explicit recommendation

   Recommended on Darius Foroux's reading list, in his best productivity books.

   Reading list↗ Personal websitedariusforoux.com dariusforoux.com · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

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   Nat Eliason Entrepreneur and writer

   Explicit recommendation

   Nat Eliason gave it five stars, his top rating, in his public book notes.

   Book notes↗ Personal websitenateliason.com nateliason.com · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

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   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 15 Best Books on Business".

   The 15 Best Books on Business↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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   Drew Houston Entrepreneur (Dropbox)

   Explicit recommendation

   Drew Houston names this among his favourite books for founders, in conversation on The Tim Ferriss Show (see the transcript).

   The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Drew Houston↗ Interviewtim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 29 Aug 2018 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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