Why founders are so fond of The Alchemist?

4 pointsAtinkerer3 comments

Last week I saw a study of favourite books among startup founders. The Alchemist topped the list. Personally, I didn't found the book much helpful. Am I missing something?

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I read it as a late teen and it definitely resonated with me. I think I still have it laying around at my parents. I'll go find it soon and give it another read.

The idea of a "true purpose" and such is obviously something that will resonate with startup founders. The boy's journey I'm sure also resonates strongly.

Maybe it's just a good book - it doesn't have to be helpful to be good, right? Also, are we talking about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho [0]?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alchemist_(novel)

Yes.

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