{"id":52200,"title":"4 Books That Changed How We Think (And What We\u2019re Reading Next)","description":"Books have the power to shift perspective, spark creativity, and inspire action. Here are 4 that changed the way we think \u2014 from Simon Squibb\u2019s What\u2019s Your Dream? to Mark Manson\u2019s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*. And we want your input on what comes next. Should we pick up Marc Ecko\u2019s Unlabel or Phil Knight\u2019s Shoe Dog?","content":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/kvwhxgm4djjimjpxgnsfqphhmqrj1jnkuw5vmsba95jkh0x5.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;project=hye-streetwear-396784&amp;v=2\" alt=\"kvwhxgm4djjimjpxgnsfqphhmqrj1jnkuw5vmsba95jkh0x5.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;project=hye-streetwear-396784&amp;v=2\" \/>Books can change the way we see the world, spark new ideas, and even push us to take risks we never thought possible. Some teach us about business, others about creativity, and some remind us of the pure joy of imagination. Here are five books that have made a lasting impression on how we think and approach life.<\/p><h3>1. What\u2019s Your Dream? \u2014 Simon Squibb <\/h3><p>Simon Squibb is on a mission to help people unlock their dreams. His book isn\u2019t just motivational; it\u2019s practical. He encourages readers to strip away excuses and think about what they really want from life, not just what they\u2019ve been told to want.<\/p><p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> Don\u2019t wait for permission \u2014 your dream is valid, and the first step towards it is often smaller (and more achievable) than you think.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48JHAgT\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Buy on Amazon<\/u><\/a><\/p><h3>2. This Is Not a T-Shirt \u2014 Bobby Hundreds<\/h3><p>Bobby Hundreds\u2019 memoir is more than a story about founding a streetwear label. It\u2019s a lesson in community, culture, and building something authentic. For anyone interested in creativity, entrepreneurship, or how fashion shapes identity, this book is a masterclass.<\/p><p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> A brand isn\u2019t just about products. It\u2019s about people, culture, and the community you build around it.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pV7gxe\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Buy on Amazon<\/u><\/a><\/p><h3>3. Alchemy \u2014 Rory Sutherland<\/h3><p>This one flips the rules of logic on its head. Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman at Ogilvy, explores why irrationality often makes more sense than cold hard data. From behavioural economics to everyday decision-making, Alchemy challenges us to rethink how we solve problems \u2014 and to embrace the weird, messy, human side of life.<\/p><p><strong>Key takeaway: <\/strong>Sometimes the most illogical ideas are the ones that work best \u2014 especially when they speak to human emotion rather than pure reason.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46L2CKZ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Buy on Amazon<\/u><\/a> <\/p><h3>4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* \u2014 Mark Manson<\/h3><p>Blunt, funny, and at times uncomfortable, this book is all about stripping life back to what really matters. Mark Manson argues that happiness comes not from trying to care about everything, but from focusing on the few things worth giving your energy to.<\/p><p>Key takeaway: You only have so many \u201cf*cks\u201d to give \u2014 spend them wisely.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42XniN9\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Buy on Amazon<\/u><\/a><\/p><h3>5. What\u2019s Next?<\/h3><p>These four books have shaped how we see dreams, creativity, problem-solving, and focus. But the journey doesn\u2019t stop here. The next book could be the one that completely changes everything again.<\/p><p>Right now, we\u2019re torn between two titles, and we\u2019d love your help deciding:<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KUj82r\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Marc Ecko \u2013 Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>A book about authenticity in business and creativity, written by one of the pioneers of streetwear culture.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pVuJOV\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Phil Knight \u2013 Shoe Dog<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>The memoir of Nike\u2019s founder, packed with lessons on risk-taking, resilience, and building one of the biggest brands in the world.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Which one should we read next? Drop your vote over in our socials \u2014 and while you\u2019re at it, let us know which book has changed the way you think.<\/p>","urlTitle":"books","url":"\/blog\/books\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/books\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/hyesociety.co.uk\/blog\/books\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1758231974,"updatedAt":1759570978,"publishedAt":1759570977,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":387530,"name":"Hye Society"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/o6inxqzd9ehx1zw4tuqd4bqazczb5scexzyyfpvmaurjhsxc.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/o6inxqzd9ehx1zw4tuqd4bqazczb5scexzyyfpvmaurjhsxc.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/o6inxqzd9ehx1zw4tuqd4bqazczb5scexzyyfpvmaurjhsxc.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"4 Books That Changed How We Think | Hye Society","metaDescription":"Discover 4 books that shaped our thinking \u2014 from chasing dreams to building brands and embracing creativity. 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