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Books, tech, tools, and resources that help me learn, work smarter, and grow — carefully picked because I actually think they’re worth knowing.

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“A good recommendation should make you think: okay, I actually need this.”
— Salmazef's rule for keeping a recommendation list.
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From books that change how you think to tech that makes everyday work a little easier.

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Books I genuinely recommend

Level up your mindset in your 20s

For the seasons when you’re figuring yourself out, building a career, or simply trying to think a little differently.

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The One Thing
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
Feeling overwhelmed because you want to do everything at once? This is a reminder that sometimes getting ahead starts with focusing on what matters most.
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So Good They Can't Ignore You
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
If you’re wondering what you’re supposed to do with your life, this takes a refreshing approach: build valuable skills first, instead of waiting for passion to magically appear.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
A timeless read for becoming more intentional instead of simply staying busy — especially when you’re building your career and figuring out what kind of life you want.
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
Ever made a decision and later wondered, “Why did I think that was a good idea?” This one makes you much more aware of how your brain actually makes decisions.
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Influence
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
This changed the way I look at everyday conversations, marketing, and buying decisions. Great if you want to understand persuasion — and spot it when it’s being used on you.
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Mindset
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
A beautiful reminder that abilities aren’t fixed. If you’re learning, changing careers, or trying something you’re not naturally good at yet, this is worth the read.
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Don't Believe Everything You Think
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
A gentle read for anyone who gets stuck in their own head. It’s a reminder that not every thought deserves to be believed.
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The Gifts of Imperfection
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
For anyone who is a little too hard on themselves. A warm reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to build a meaningful life.
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The Courage to Be Disliked
a read worth keeping
Personal Growth
If you’re tired of worrying about how everyone sees you, this challenges the idea that you need everyone’s approval before you can live on your own terms.
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Money & career

Books for your next chapter 💸

Ideas around money, wealth, career and building a more intentional future.

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The Psychology of Money
a read worth keeping
Money & Career
One of those books that makes you rethink what being “good with money” actually means. More about behavior than complicated finance.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad
a read worth keeping
Money & Career
A classic for anyone starting to question traditional ideas about income, assets, and financial education.
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The Millionaire Fastlane
a read worth keeping
Money & Career
A very different take on building wealth — especially interesting if the traditional “work for 40 years” path doesn’t excite you.
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Just Keep Buying
a read worth keeping
Money & Career
A practical, numbers-friendly read for understanding long-term investing without making money feel unnecessarily complicated.
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Your Money or Your Life
a read worth keeping
Money & Career
A thoughtful look at the relationship between money, time, work, and the life you actually want to live.
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
a read worth keeping
Money & Career
A collection of ideas around wealth, leverage, judgment, and building a life with more freedom.
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Productivity & success

For getting things done

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Atomic Habits
a read worth keeping
Productivity
The kind of book that makes tiny changes feel powerful. Great when you want better habits without trying to reinvent your entire life overnight.
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Deep Work
a read worth keeping
Productivity
For when you’re tired of being busy all day but somehow getting very little meaningful work done.
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Essentialism
a read worth keeping
Productivity
A good reset when everything feels important. It’s about making room for what actually matters.
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Eat That Frog
a read worth keeping
Productivity
Simple, practical motivation for tackling the task you keep avoiding instead of letting it hang over your day.
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Tech & desk setup

Little upgrades that make life easier 💻

Useful tech for work, study, content creation, and a desk setup that feels a little more put together.

MacBook Accessory

Laptop Stand

Raises your screen to a more comfortable height and makes a desk setup look instantly cleaner.

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MacBook Accessory

USB-C Hub

A tiny upgrade that adds useful ports for displays, storage, cards, and everyday peripherals.

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Desk Setup

Wireless Mouse

Simple, practical, and much nicer for long work sessions than relying on a trackpad for everything.

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Creator Gear

4K Webcam

For sharper video calls, content creation, and a desk setup that feels more polished.

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A little about me

Hi, I’m Salmazef 👋🏻

I share the books, tech, tools, and resources I genuinely find useful — especially things that help with personal growth, career, productivity, and everyday life.

I’m not trying to recommend everything. Just the things I think are actually worth knowing.

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