Three small books with a big impact: the EPIC series by Ankur Warikoo
During our honeymoon to India, I couldn’t resist bringing a few books along. Not only because books are very cheap there, but also because some titles immediately appealed to me.
That’s how I discovered Do Epic Shit and Get Epic Shit Done by Ankur Warikoo. The prices were so low that it almost felt irresponsible to leave them behind. In fact, we even bought an extra suitcase to safely bring all the books home.
The books read smoothly. They are accessible, lightly written, and strongly reminded me of Derek Sivers (Anything You Want, Your Music and People). They provide direction and inspiration without ever becoming heavy or preachy.
I also thought of Mark Manson (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*). Warikoo uses the same direct, down-to-earth tone. Motivating, without too much fuss.
Later, I discovered there is a third book: Make Epic Money. I tried to order it via Amazon India, but it didn’t work. Fortunately, it turned out to be available in Europe as well.
The title Make Epic Money sounds like it’s about getting rich quickly. But that’s misleading. The book focuses on financial awareness: managing money wisely, making choices, and thinking long-term.
It reminded me of The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Simplicity and common sense are also central there.
Together, the three books – Do Epic Shit, Get Epic Shit Done, and Make Epic Money – form an inspiring whole. Despite his relatively young age, Warikoo knows how to express things that really stick.
Small format, big impact. Ideal for reading yourself or giving as a gift.
6 months later:
I have listened to the book Get S** Done* by Warkiro once more. I had previously skimmed it, listened to it once, and now again.
What strikes me again, especially towards the end, is how he really hits an emotional chord with those notes to his children.
It reminds me of what I just said about Unreasonable Service, that link between business thinking and human depth.
In fact, Warkiro’s book is a kind of summary of all the business and financial growth books I’ve ever read.
Everything is covered, but in his way: short, quick, readable, accessible. Powerful and to the point.
Sometimes maybe a bit too much focus on money, but that’s just part of the story.
It also reminds me of that Australian book “thesh*t they never taught your” by Adam Jones Adam Ashton.
But our Indian friend Warkiro brings it all with just that little bit of catchiness. Fun, smooth, a recommendation.