Are there any finance books, entrepreneurial books, or self help books that you admire/recommend?

I really liked Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Really cool how Nike came to be. But I haven't read a book in this space for a while.

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I haven't read that one, I will add it to my list! I am looking for some good recommendations as well!

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