These are resources I like to return to when I need inspiration, make a significant decision, or pull from when helping a family member or friend. Rarely have these failed me, and focusing on and applying them continue to define who I am.
Essays
The days are long, but the decades are short -Sam Altman
10 small habits that have a huge return on life -David Foroux
Guide to Personal Productivity - Marc Andreessen
Walking - Henry David Thoreau
How to Work Hard - Paul Graham