Best book recommendations? Recently started with the firm and wanting to continue to expose myself to as much as I can to be successful in my career and mindset in consulting

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I agree to be successful you need to expose yourself as much as you can

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48 Laws of power. Robert greene

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛

Teaches you about having hunger for success

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Ya got me

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