What I Read in 2025 (And Why You Should Too)
A personal list of favorites that helped me grow in business, mindset, and clarity
Some of you already know this about me, but if not, here it is: I’m a reader. A heavy one. I believe that for most of the questions we wrestle with, whether in business, personal growth, or just figuring out life somewhere out there, a book holds the answer.
It might have been written ten years ago. Or two hundred. But that wisdom is out there, and if you’re paying attention, it finds you when you’re ready.
What I Read in 2025
Last year, I read between 22 and 25 books. Not all of them were new. A good number were rereads. I tend to revisit certain books when facing new challenges or trying to unpack an idea that didn’t fully connect the first time. Some books hit different when you’ve lived a little more. Others offer a fresh lens right when you need it most.
That’s why I don’t just read to finish. I read to return.
This Year’s Book List
Below is a short list of titles I think are worth your time. A few are recent. A few are old friends. They’re not ranked or sorted by importance. Each of them gave me something I needed, and I believe they’ll do the same for you.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, a leader, or just trying to better yourself this year, you’ll find value in these.
All titles are linked to make it easy for you to check them out.
How to Create, Win, And Dominate Markets
Let’s Talk About It
If you’ve read any of these or plan to reach out. I’d love to hear your takeaways. Let me know what challenged you, what stuck with you, and what you’d recommend back.
Also, I’ve created a dedicated Instagram Book Club Channel, where I’ll be sharing my reading updates, insights from these books, and conversations around the ideas inside them.
You can join that here: Rasheed’s Book Club
Read better. Think deeper. Grow sharper.
See you in the next one.
– Rasheed