The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need
Kelly says he recommends this graphic novel from author Daniel Pink and illustrator Rob Ten Pas to young people just beginning their careers.
"It's not about how to become successful — it's about how to become indispensable," he tells Ferriss.
Its Japanese-style manga format makes the valuable career advice fun and easy to absorb, even if you've been a professional for awhile and just need some motivation.
Ferriss says he's got a copy of it on his bookshelf at home.
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So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Kelly recommends this book from author and speaker Cal Newport to those who are looking to find more meaning in their professional lives.
Kelly says that he used to believe the "New Age California dogma" that if you follow your passion, the money will follow, but changed his mind after reading Newport's argument.
Newport instead says that, for most people at least, mastery of a certain skill can lead to finding one's passion, since the mastery of this skill can open new doors and allow you to progress in your career.
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Shantaram
This is a work of fiction from Australian writer — and reformed criminal — Gregory David Roberts, who based it on his experience in the slums of India.
The book has been publicly praised by international chess master Joshua Waitzkin and actor Johnny Depp for its immersive story about finding oneself.
"It runs on and on, but it'll be one of those books you'll wish will never end," Kelly says.