Brian Yang

Journey through a life woven from rural roots, urban ambition, and profound reconciliation, where moments of loss bloom into sources of wisdom. Roots of Reflection reveals how our origins shape us, even as we forge new paths, reminding us that true growth comes from tending what remains. A compelling memoir of resilience, reinvention, and the enduring power of returning home.

Unlock the timeless secrets behind the rise and fall of powerful leaders through a masterful exploration of influence woven into history. Discover the strategic laws that have shaped empires, from visibility and reputation to boldness and adaptability, revealing how influence can be wielded—and lost. This compelling study offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to understand the true mechanics of power across the ages.

Unlock the transformative power of restorative sleep and discover how it underpins every aspect of your health—cognition, mood, immunity, and longevity. This scientifically grounded guide reveals the secrets to optimizing your sleep routine and reclaiming the vital rest your body craves. Embrace the night as the foundation for a healthier, more vibrant life.

Unlock the transformative power of embracing what we don't know with The Ignorance Edge, a riveting journey through humanity’s greatest leap—recognizing our own ignorance. Discover how the scientific revolution’s daring admission of uncertainty ignited exponential progress, reshaping our world and unlocking limitless potential.

Discover the hidden power of patience, saving, and quiet persistence in building true wealth that isn’t measured by possessions or status. Invisible Wealth reveals timeless principles for cultivating financial peace and freedom, emphasizing what really matters over flashy displays. Embrace a smarter, calmer approach to money that lasts a lifetime.

Discover the hidden workings of your mind as you explore how intuition and reason collide, shaping every choice you make. This accessible guide reveals the cognitive shortcuts and biases that influence your thinking, empowering you to make clearer, more deliberate decisions. Unlock the secrets of dual-process cognition and learn to navigate life's complexities with greater insight.

Discover the transformative power of subtle, consistent actions that quietly build lasting change. *Quiet Momentum* reveals how small adjustments, environment design, and identity shifts create unstoppable progress—without the need for overnight miracles. Embrace the science of steady growth and become the person you've always been meant to be.

Transform your startup journey with a practical guide that demystifies building a lasting company from the ground up. Packed with proven strategies for testing ideas, acquiring early customers, and scaling sustainably, The Builders' Compass empowers founders to turn vision into enduring success without burnout. Navigate the complexities of startup life with clarity and confidence—your blueprint for lasting impact.

What does it actually take to build a modern career from the ground up? In this candid, behind-the-scenes conversation, Maddie reveals the unconventional strategies that shaped her professional journey—from leveraging a hidden online presence to secure dream job opportunities, to cultivating the confidence needed to navigate workplace rejection. • The Power of Secret Channels: How maintaining a private, dedicated online presence created unexpected career and marketing opportunities. • Grounded Ambition: A realistic approach to goal-setting, balancing big dreams with actionable, attainable milestones. • Reframing Rejection: Viewing workplace setbacks, job loss, and closed doors not as personal failures, but as essential steps toward long-term growth. • Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Practical perspectives on accepting self-doubt, avoiding the trap of dwelling on the past, and continually moving forward. Authentic, insightful, and refreshing, Beyond the Feed offers an honest look at navigating early-career hurdles, managing self-doubt, and turning personal drive into professional achievement.

In The Coffee Chat Code, tech strategist Brian Yang and startup founder Tracy Huang deliver an actionable blueprint for college students and young professionals eager to bypass the conventional corporate ladder and forge their own path. Drawing on real-world experiences from Wall Street finance to startup creation, this guide breaks down how to turn casual networking into high-value professional relationships, overcome career inertia, and convert ambitious ideas into concrete outcomes. Designed for those who refuse to default to safe, uninspired career tracks, The Coffee Chat Code provides the exact strategies needed to master strategic outreach, pitch with confidence, and build a high-impact career on your own terms.

In The Instinct of Strategy, author Brian Yang delivers a masterclass on the eternal rules of decision-making, power dynamics, and human conflict. Drawing direct lines from ancient strategic minds like Sun Tzu and Lao Tzu to modern behavioral economics and cognitive science, this book reveals why the principles of victory have survived for thousands of years—and why we so frequently fail to apply them when it matters most. Whether navigating business rivalries, high-stakes negotiations, or complex personal relationships, our fundamental drivers—fear, ambition, pride, and the deep-seated aversion to loss—dictate every outcome.

You know that friend who always tells you what you want to hear? AI doesn't have to be that friend — and that's exactly the point. In this book, we explore how a new breed of AI life coaches, built on anti-sycophantic principles and decentralized memory, can challenge your assumptions, surface blind spots, and actually help you grow — without the toxic positivity. Packed with real examples, practical prompts, and the occasional uncomfortable truth, Don't Just Agree With Me is a guide to harnessing AI not as a yes-man, but as a thinking partner who pushes you to become your own best coach.

This book explores a groundbreaking, community-supported approach to literacy that prioritizes oral storytelling and AI-powered narrative transformation. By seamlessly integrating voice-first learning into existing school systems, it fosters creativity, comprehension, and equity while reducing barriers and workload for educators.

A introspective exploration of human dynamics, The Human Element dives deep into the nuances of romantic attraction, human connection, psychological trauma, and the search for purpose. Grounded in the contemporary landscape of 2026, it critically contrasts the irreplaceable nature of human art, judgment, and emotional experience with the rise of artificial intelligence, ghostwriting, and the changing definition of authorship.

This book offers an optimistic look at our future alongside rapidly evolving technology. Rather than viewing artificial intelligence as a threat to human relevance, Brian Yang explores how automation can free us from repetitive tasks to focus on creativity, empathy, and deep problem-solving. Ultimately, the book makes a compelling case that integrating machines into daily life will elevate our shared potential and redefine what it truly means to thrive as humans.