The ones that stuck
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The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor (Columbia Business School Publishing)
5 out of 5 stars
This book has a wisdom that clearly comes from experience! Some of the lessons saved me from making expensive mistakes, helped me keep in check and act wisely!
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How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
5 out of 5 stars
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Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box
5 out of 5 stars
This is quite unique book that gives critical life lessons in a form of a conversation. I am not yet sure how far my life has been transformed just by listening to it once. However, I could feel the difference - I've lived most of my life in the box! One major side effect of reading this book has… read more
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The Tao of Success: The Five Ancient Rings of Destiny
4 out of 5 stars
I like the way this book is written and read. It communicates the lessons by means of interesting stories that I haven't heard before. Some lessons feel a bit limited in their applications (The farmer and hunter for example). However, the essence of Tao is well communicated and makes a lot of sense… read more
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Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto)
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you, Nassim, for sharing this book with us! It takes real guts to call people out so bluntly, and then turn the lens inward to expose one’s own flawed thinking. That kind of honesty is rare and refreshing. The first half of the book is like a slap to the intellect: brutal, yes, but packed… read more
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Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
4 out of 5 stars
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Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success
5 out of 5 stars
Whether we like it or not, our brains like to categorize people and make our lives a bit more simple in terms of judging others. However, this book could help someone identify their own thoughts and behaviour in order to be more successful in life and become more capable. Nuances of giving and… read more
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Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
5 out of 5 stars
Once again Greg presents a book full of practical wisdom that's applicable and easy to understand. I like how he presents the wisdom with stories to set the context, it also helps in remembering the lessons.
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The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
5 out of 5 stars
This is a book with practical wisdom and the wisdom is narrated using good stories which would give us perspective on the situation.
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Anything You Want
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks for sharing your story, Derek! The best part of the book is its brief! really brief - each lesson could be life changing for someone and there is enough context to comprehend the lesson, nothing more! I love the way this book has been written and narrated! I feel a bit wiser after reading… read more
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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
5 out of 5 stars
Adam presents a novel perspective on thinking process. I like this approach of thinking and having regular re-thinking checks in life. A value read.
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The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you
5 out of 5 stars
I listened to the audiobook and felt like Rob is just talking to me casually. Goodness, so much wisdom and quality information packed in such a small book! Thank you Rob for putting this all together and sharing it with us! Essential guide for those who're testing product market fit.
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