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The Elements of Style

by William Strunk and E.B. White · first published 1920

Recommended by 4 people Darius Foroux, David Heinemeier Hansson, Mark Manson, Tobi Lütke

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  1. Darius Foroux Writer and entrepreneur

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

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

  2. David Heinemeier Hansson Programmer, racing driver, creator of Ruby on Rails

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    One of the programming books David Heinemeier Hansson says meant most to him, or one of two writing books he adds at the end.

    The five programming books that meant most to me Blog postsignalvnoise.com Signal v. Noise (37signals) · 26 Dec 2012 · checked 13 Nov 2026

  3. Mark Manson American author and blogger

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    On Mark Manson's own list "The 7 Best Books on Writing".

    The 7 Best Books on Writing Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

  4. Tobi Lütke Entrepreneur (Shopify)

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    Tobi Lütke calls this either his most frequently gifted book or still the best book on a growth mindset, in conversation on The Tim Ferriss Show (see the transcript).

    The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Tobi Lütke Interviewtim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 11 Feb 2019 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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