Nick HutchisonFounder and CEO, BookThinkers

If every book cost $1000, which books would you buy for your library? #nonfictionbooks

9 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube segment, Nick Hutchison answers the hypothetical question of which books he would keep in his personal library if each cost $1,000. He highlights three nonfiction titles: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy, which he praises for illustrating how small, consistent actions compound into significant results across various life domains; The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware, a reflection on end‑of‑life insights gathered from her work as a palliative‑care nurse, presented as essential reading for anyone seeking to live fully; and The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, a collection of 366 daily meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and living a good life. Hutchison briefly explains the core value of each book, expresses personal enthusiasm, and concludes by inviting viewers to comment on which book they would be willing to spend $1,000 on for their own library.

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If every book cost $1,000, here are 3 books that I would still have in my library. Number 1, The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. This book teaches you that small steps in the right direction, when compounded, lead to disproportionately positive results. That's true in social media, in business, in health, in relationships, in spirituality. And I love this book. Number 2, The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie where she was an end-of-life palliative care nurse, spent the last couple of days, weeks, or months with people as they were dying, and collected their feedback on life. This is a necessary read for anybody who wants to live up to their potential. And number 3, The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday. 366 meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living. You could tell I've spent quite a bit of time with this book? Comment down below and share what book would you still spend $1,000 on to have in your library?