Best book you've read in 2018?

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Deep Work

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Financial Advisor Playbook

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NUDGE is my 2nd favorite, but
The Next 100 Years is my absolute favorite

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EDJ1: bought your book suggestion today.
This is my largest struggle today.
Appreciate your suggestion!

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