kinda ironic that I watched your vid to procrastinate my work

Thanks for the love, Thomas! We love your channel too!

1. Deep Work by Cal Newport 2. a Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley 3. Getting from Collage to Career by Lindsey Pollak 4. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg 5. Spark by John Ratey 5.5. Anime club 6. Productivity Project by Chris Bailey 7. The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha 8. Steal the Show by Michael Port 9. The Missing Manual by J.D. Roth 10. You decide

The books: Cal Newport: deep work (for focus/procrastination ↓) Barbara Oakley: Mind for Numbers (learn how to learn, esp. Science) Lindsey Pollak: Getting from college to career (career skills needed) Cal Newport: So good they can't ignore you Charles Duhigg: The power of habit John J. Ratey: Spark (exercise and the brain - detailed intro about brain work) Anime club Chris Bailey: The productivity project (focus/procrastination ↓) Neil Pasricha: The Happiness equation (what makes us happy?) Michael Port: Steal the show (communication/speach/body language, Job interview/negotiation) J.D. Roth: Your Money - the missing manual (intro 2 personal finance)

10 books every student needs to read: the books from this semester

Anyone feel like you've tried to limit your social media time since you been watching Thomas Frank vids? I know I have... It's hard especially because I used to look at Instagram first thing in the morning. Now, I try and listen to a ted talk or read something motivational. Much better!

You forgot your book! I read it before finals and I aced my exams. Seriously, thank you for all the amazing content! I am doing a double degree and you help me study more efficiently on a daily basis!

What did the librarian say to the child *Read more*

I had to teach myself an insane amount of things to learn to learn. 1: Epiphany: Stressing about using your time on a useless task instead of something practical. We spend more time doing nothing than we actually do doing something. So I wanted to try some origami, but I thought that I could spend it on more important things. What? youtube? news? appetizer cooking. Nah you waste your time all the time. 2: Nothing: Doing nothing is harder than doing anything. Spend time to not think about anything, no schedule or timed work. Getting a moment to empty your head and not have to worry about anything. 3: Self degradation: This is actually just my friends and class mates but I just feel people need to understand. Maturing and getting older DOES NOT MEAN BEING BUSY ALL THE GOD DAMN TIME! Oh I have dinner to cook, go to work, study, go out with friends, go to this meeting with my friends, travel to this place etc. It pisses me off that everybody intentionally try to make their entire life empty of free time and lie. Some say to me they don't have time to stretch, meditate or do yoga. SO you're telling me you don't have 10 fucking minutes to do anything at all. Do you also have a planned schedule of when to go fuck yourself or when you're gonna die? Oh no I can't, in 54 years i'm gonna be on my death bed so no I can't meet you then maybe some other time. If you don't have at least 2 hours free then you're doing everything wrong. 4: Motivation: My mother was a teacher until she had a stroke, so she knows how to teach and she told me: Even if you don't have any practical use in work for chemistry or advanced multiplication but it will sit in your subconscious and even when you're not using it, the way of thinking sticks and is used all the time and develop your way of thinking. It sticks in your head even if you don't directly do math. So learning anything means always gaining. 5: Vary and new things: You talk about habits and breaking cycles are a good way of getting better at your work. Do something new, play a new sport, do a new exercise, play a game of solitaire or something you haven't done before like my Origami. Doing the same thing over and over without varying isn't as efficient. 6: I have vacation days?! You mean I can leave anytime I want and not get yelled at over the phone?: Another thing my mother taught me was a trick to prepare for tests. Don't study or work at all about it the day before the test. If you leave it then you let your studies sink in and your brain will organize and memorize it. You knew jackshit during the tests and during lessons, but a year later you can recite the entire chapter at the back of your hand. People study all the time before a test and stress over it. But it's better to not do anything than try to learn more. If college students were taught to do this it would be like the second coming of christ all over universities and colleges. 7: A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body "Soul Eater": As you said, exercise, and as I said, self degradation. When working it's best to have a calm mind and state, not interfering with any other thought and be in control of your self and your actions. By exercising you get your blood pumping, this in turn release adrenaline in the brain and makes the brain work. Same with food. eating good and feeling well promote productive mind set and a positive mind for thinking and thought. Keeping yourself healthy and active promotes nothing but positive results. And if you are too busy to exercise or stretch as I said, then you're doing life wrong and must start over cause you messed up big time

Just discovered you. I'm 57 and looking for encouraging and inspiring ways to enhance my daily life. Love the book choices and your other videos. We're all students of life, aren't we?

Knaaaaaawledge.

I like his tips, I like this channel, I like the way he speaks, I like his voice, I like his face, I like everything lol. Well done!!

"Happiness actually comes from the fullfilment in the work itself, not in the external rewards." Love this phrase! External rewards may be very appealing at first sight, but in your day to day life if you don't like what you do, what is the point?

*Instant brings up Goodreads*

I know it's irrelevant but nice hairdo Frank!

Thanks for the book recommendations! They're unintentionally creating a reading habit for me. I was reading Moonwalking with Einstein when I first watched this video a while back. I finished The Power of Habit today, and going to finish A Mind for Numbers by next week. I keep coming back to this video.

Hi Thomas, Thank you for the amazing list! I recommend to you the book "How to Read a Book" from Mortimer Adler. Don't miss this classic!

Some of my favourite titles in there, thanks for the list. I must have read 'The Power of Habit' at least three times, its such a wealth of info. Also found 'How to Be A Productivity Ninja' by Graham Allcott and 'Tools of Titans' by Tim Ferris to be great reads as well.

I can also massively recommend two books: Getting Things Done and The Procrastination Equation. They have made a significant and noticeable change in my timeliness and procrastination, to the point that my girlfriend and our friends pointed it out the day after I started reading The Procrastination Equation, and where Getting Things Done has helped me stay on top of my work moreso than before, despite taking on a lot of extra work recently.

Phew, I've been waiting for a video for ages. Thanks man, and all the best.

well the real question is: Are there any dogs big enough to ride like horses?

If you're having trouble focusing, lay off the electronics.

Finally got a channel talking about books☺📚📚📕📔

Wow. Cool video. Thanks for making.

Possible dumb question: are these books just as valuable/relevant to non-students?

Hmm so if I want to break the habit of procrastinating, should I start with reading Hard Work, the Power of Habit or the Productivity Project?

Deep work A mind for numbers Getting from college to career So good they can't ignore you Power of habits ( go for Atomic habits) Spark The productivity project The happiness equation Steal the show Your money : missing manual

Finished "Deep Work" and half way through "The Power of Habit". So far spot on with the recommendations! I enjoy listening to these on the commute home during the week! keep them coming!

I recently started reading A Mind for Numbers, so when I read the title I predicted that you would mention it.

The ultimate book of them all is definitely Napoleon Hill's "Law of Success." This teaches you a hell of a lot about how the world works. After that, follow it up with Dale Carnegie's 'How to stop worrying and start living,' and 'How to win and influence people.'

Loved your vídeo! Few of them I've seen in Portuguese, although I haven't read any of them, unfornutely. It's bever too late though. Just took a look at the titles of the other videos in your channel and as soon as I can I'll come back to watch all of them. Channels like yours are very important to people nowadays. I'm glad I found it. Bliss & Blessings

This man have read every available student literature ...He speaks wisdom

Notification squad! :D Been waiting for the video haha. Btw, this hairstyle suits you better Thomas :)

Might as well put "Thinking Fast and Slow" on there for people interested in Psychology and avoiding logical fallacies.

Thomas Frank YOUR THE MAN! Your videos have impacted my life in such a deep level. I have made it a habit to watch one of your videos every day. Keep up the great work of inspiring and motivating others!

Hi, Frank! I'm brazillian and I'm studing to be aproved in one of the most dificults exames that we have here in Brazil, and your videos have been helping me a lot! But this one in particular i loved, cus' i love reading and i think that i learn more through It, but i didn't know any good book about it, sou thank you for the tips and also for your amazing job! I have recommended your channel for all my friends!

I'd love to see a video covering gap years after high school and how to use them effectively for growth, improvement and learning on your own without someone leading the way for you!

Handsome, smart and organized, what a man!😍

very good books im willing to give to anyone who wants: 1.Jordan peterson-12 rules of life 2.Rich dad poor dad 3.how to win friends and influence people 4.48 laws of power 5.a mind for numbers 6.the selfish gene by richard dawkins 7. The god delusion by richard dawkins 8.the 4 hour workweek

I almost never comment on youtube videos, I just don't see the point, but I feel inclined to point out the following: I found myself having to rewind the video several times because I couldn't focus.... due to Thomas' good looks. I think that's hilarious. On another note, I hadn't checked out his channel in a couple of months, and I'm very happy to see how comfortable he has become in front of the camera. It makes his videos that much better. Good on you Mr. Frank!

yay now I have `10 more books to add to my reading list with over 100 books on it lol. Thanks for the awesome video Thomas!

"The one thing" is also an amazing book on how to stress less and achieve more!

This guy truly is a great motivator. Just loved his suggestions . They were amazing reads.

I highly recommend : How To Win Friends and Influence People. I haven't read all out it , but first part is just mind blowing.

I can't even finish my school books...

1. Deep work 2. A mind for numbers 3. College to Career 4. The power of habit 5. Spark 6. The productivity project 7. The Happiness Equation 8. Steal a show 9. Your money is missing.. Hit like ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for all the great content you make. After changing majors I've felt super lost and the lack of motivation has affected my ability to concentrate. Your videos have brought me hope. I will make sure to get at least a couple of these books. Thank you again x

Not gonna lie the end blew my mind, this video was great, thank you man.

I love all of Cal Newports books! ❤️

Hello, I have a question about these books. I live in Turkey, my departmant is preschool education but I am studying with English which means that my teachers explain courses by using English. Well, is the language of these books hard or easy? Thanks

I have been studying English for a year and I really like your videos, because of the subtitles and because you speak clearly.

Love watching your videos man! So well made, so well prepared. You inspired me to start my own Canadian med student channel and I will be posting similar videos with a personal twist! Keep up the amazing work Thomas!

Thank you, I'm a paranoid 13 year old in 8th grade and I need to get my life straight before I'm old.

Is the book "A Mind For Numbers" useful for actually making tactics about remembering stuff? I am a medical student and i create a lot of techniques for memorising, will this book help me increase it? Thanks. 😊

10 Books Every Student Should Read: The Trial (Kafka) Tenth of December (Saunders) 1984 (Orwell) Lord of the Flies (Golding) Midnight's Children (Rushdie) The Stranger (Camus) The Last Battle (Lewis) Catcher in the Rye (Salinger) Frankenstein (Shelley) The Complete Stories (O'Connor)

Watching your channel in the morning gives me a sense of momentum for productivity throughout the day, idk if that's true but hey it works

I was super sad then this video popped up, I hope these books can eleviate that feeling though

books, books, books... I wish i was that wise!

Loved the recommendations and will check most if not all of them out, but I do wish you kept the images of the books on slightly longer, since it would make taking notes of them and what they're about easier. Other way is to summarize them in a sentence or two in the description which helps to differentiate them for each other. Either way enjoyed the video, thanks

DUDE, your new camera setup looks AMAZING! Thanks for the book list!

loved that 5.5 😂

Can I borrow them 😎

Thank you for your recommendations, I'm going through all of them. From the list, I found _Deep Work_ the most helpful for me so far. I'm currently reading _Your money or your life_ and I would consider it a book *every human being* who uses money should read. It's incredibly eye-opening, valuable and urgent in today's world.

How we learn - Benedict Carey Can you hear me? - Nick Morgan Start with why - Simon Sinek

00:13 actually 2 is 10 in binary

Nice video as always! You should be a professor of all of education lol

Awesome will check these out. Was just thinking about what to read over summer! Thanks dude

I have read and agree with Deep work, The power of habit, So Good They Can't Ignore you. I would maybe also add 'the craft of research' to the list

procrastinating all the way!😂

Did anyone ever tell you how cute you are? 😍😊

Thank you, Thomas! Your recommendations are very helpful!

3:26: Dr. John Ratey is a badass! I only know him from having read his unrelated book "Shadow Syndromes", but the fact that any of his books have popped up in your list is an excellent sign.

u look like stephen amell

Where the fuck is Harry Potter ;-;

Hey Thomas I just want to say thank you! Im finishing magna cumlaude in my mba. my 3yr journey in grad school you were there inspiring me and giving me tips on how to be a better student (a working student) whenever i feel lazy i just check out your videos and i get back on track. Thanks and more power to you! 😊

I would also recommend "The Why Cafe" by John Strelecky. For many people this might be an old hat, but it is quite a quick read and really really opens you up for a different mindset. Help(ed)s me through a tough time in my life.

Great book list, but I'd usually prefer to watch your synopses. I get bogged down by too much detail. People talk way too fucking much. I'd like to believe those authors don't, but I sincerely doubt it.

how can you be so hot🔥

maybe as just another number on the suscriber toll it doesn't add up but i hope the comments of love do

Are you a mind reader or what? Exactly what I was looking for 💪🏾 Thanks for everything that you do for this channel and the people that want to better 🙏🏽

Soooo anime club it is. ;)

Funny how none of the books you propose can serve a student of real life insight or culture. These books are a result of someone's OPINION about a certain THEORY that treats just SOME aspects of PRODUCTIVE LIFE. How about you use your reach and power to promote real culture through books that can infuse people with emotions, dilemmas, opinions, a critical vision of the world or a sense of never conforming for just anything? There are literally thousands of real books waiting out there to be read and teach us lessons and you propose self-help trash. Sometimes I wonder what kind of culture American people really have.

Definitely one of my favor channels in KZfaq and of course gonna buy some of these books... Thanks Thomas for sharing these amazing collection :)

May I request you to make a video based on your personal favourite books? Thanks! I love your channel, you're my absolute favourite KZfaqr!

you always make worth videos to watch thomas frankie!keep it up.and the climax and the end of the video was awesome

Loved your advice at the end!

Hi Thomas, I just want to say Thank you, because thanks to your videos/podcasts/book/etc etc I managed to become a better learner. I have been struggling for years because I was a quick and practical learner, but when I started medschool that wasn't enough. Thanks to your suggestions I found apps and methods to study better. So again, many many maaany thanks :)

Thank you so much! I'm excited to read them all throughout the summer ☺️

I would advise you to read this too: "I HAVE NO FEAR - Dean W. Robbins". He is an indie and is about personal growth and how to deal with fear, he was very helpful to me and I loved it despite, I repeat, he is an indie :)

Currently reading The Power of Habit. Good so far!

Currently reading 'Succeeding w/ Adult ADHD.' I'm not diagnosed, but it is helping me immensely with becoming organized, and to stop letting a whole year pass of procrastination and disorganization after graduating. First time I've read a self-help book that showed how to implement and follow through with the info provided.

I love your channel bro! you provide a lot of very useful advice and give a lot of great recommendations, keep up the great work!

Thanks Thomas! Added a few to my to-read list. Gonna check out your podcast as well.

“Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.” ~Socrates

Thanks for sharing !!, I make my inspiration come back

Amazing video Thom! Valuable content. Great advising!

Thank you! You help me stay in track and inspire me to do better. Please keep doing what your doing. God bless.

Seriously, your vids helped me a loooooooot. Thank you! God bless.

Your recommandations are so cool. I discovered your channel yesterday when I seeked about some motivational videoclips. I found your work here and I was astonished. Now I have another books that I really want to read which is awesome because I only read fiction. You are such an intelligent guy because your confident speech in front of camera made me wanted to try another sort of books. Keep up the smarter, not harder work!

I intend to keep in mind this list of 10 books for every student for both present and future via the Thomas Frank youtube channel, I enjoy the detailed discussions given on why each book is selected.