Think Like Nikhil Kamath: The Books That Built a Billionaire Mindset

Inside Nikhil Kamath’s Bookshelf

Want to think like a billionaire? Here are Nikhil Kamath’s top book recommendations for success, money, and life!

‘Freedom from the Known’ – Jiddu Krishnamurti

Nikhil Kamath says he’s read it five times, often revisiting Krishnamurti’s timeless wisdom on how to live a meaningful life.

‘The Psychology of Money’ – Morgan Housel

Giving it a straight 8/10, Kamath recommends this book to all those who want to master financial emotions and biases.

‘The Denial of Death’ – Ernest Becker

This Pulitzer Prize winning book talks about how the fear of death drives all human behaviour. Kamath once described it as a deep, life-changing read.

‘When Genius Failed’ – Roger Lowenstein

Roger Lowenstein chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management, revealing the risks of overconfidence on Wall Street. Kamath calls it a banger!

‘The Compound Effect’ – Darren Hardy

In this cracker of a book, Darren Hardy shows how small, smart choices made consistently over time can lead to massive success.

‘Atomic Habits’ – James Clear

Tiny changes, HUGE impact! Nikhil Kamath calls this book the number one habit hack for entrepreneurs and investors.

‘Meditations’ – Marcus Aurelius

This book written by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, almost 1000 years ago, is a timeless guide to mastering yourself and finding calm in a chaotic world.

‘Sapiens’ – Yuval Noah Harari

From hunter-gatherers to tech billionaires! Nikhil Kamath calls this ‘the ultimate human story’.

‘History of Western Philosophy’ – Bertrand Russell

Nikhil Kamath’s 8/10 review: ‘Takes forever, but the BEST summary of philosophy ever written!’

‘Caste’ – Isabel Wilkerson

The invisible hierarchy shaping America and beyond. Nikhil Kamath says: ‘A must-read to understand society.’