Book recommendations?

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Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - reading now and pretty good…

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If you're not back to traveling yet and want a blast of nostalgia

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Nothing to Envy-it’s about North Korea with stories from defectors

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Atomic Habits or Sapiens

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The mysterious affair at Styles 🕵️‍♂️

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The Book of Revelation

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Fiction/non fiction? Genre?

Anything you like. Preferably non-fiction.

Sports book?

Terminal boredom

Grit or why we sleep. Both great books for our industry

Open - Andre Agassi autobiography. Quite the character and a ridiculous athlete but what intrigued me the most about this book was that he truly hated tennis.

Oldie, but goodie. ⚠️ must have a strong stomach

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Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Headhunter by Jo Nesbo. It's a standalone novel, not part of the Harry Hole series

Grant or Washington by Chernow. It was nice to avoid business stuff for a bit

The Art of the Deal; or
American Crisis - Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic

Sapiens!

Currently reading a fun fiction book The Guest List set in England. Just finished The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen (about Winston Churchill)

A World Without Email by Cal Newport

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Post your favorite song. I need some new music!

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I was recently in Spain and my Spanish is native as well as my English, but I had the opportunity to attend the musical of the Lion King. I had already seen it in English and wanted to try it in Spanish, and although it is the same music the language change felt like total madness. Is this normal?

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What “self help” books are you guys reading? I just read Untamed by Glennon Doyle and wow, I want to start from the beginning again, but feel like I should read something else. Would love any suggestions.

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I’m really liking DMZ mode in Warzone. I think they have some real potential with this game mode. I like that it’s not as sweaty as Tarkov but still has some elements of it. Still in beta but I hope they realize they have a potential gem here.

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Keto Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)

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Adamo Macri’s Vlad the Beautiful ..

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Welcome yinz! I like data and food, but mainly food. Let's connect!

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What is a reasonable monthly food budget for a family of 5 (with 3 young kids)? We have been spending ~$1600 per month, including restaurants/takeout and grocery store trips, but trying to assess whether that is reasonable.

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Is anyone from Talent Acquisition in Kolkata?

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Does EY GDS gives year end break? Means Christmas holidays for a week?

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Are they mandatorily credited or you need to claim ?

What is your plan B if you don’t get into any of the schools you have applied to? I don’t have one

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Does citi provide guest house for few days if we are going to work location from base loacation for 2 days.

Plase give ur thoughts on this.

Is there any fish who is willing to refer me to @stax

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Have you ever seen one of your highschool classmates featured in the WSJ? I've seen two in the last two months :/ - I'm 30

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Has anyone done online teaching with VipKid?
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I’m perfectly fine. I live on my own. I’ve made up my mind, I’m better off being alone.

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What is the leave policy at Capgemini. How many leaves we can carry forward??

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Anyone interested in practicing the fit interview? McKinsey PEI, BCG fit

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If anyone is looking for a job working in RSM's tax financial services group that has experience in either Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or Venture Capital space send me a message. Please have a resume for me to review and then I can get you setup for an interview. I am based on Los Angeles, but I am not concerned about location, as we need people in this space all throughout the firm. I spent 13 years with the big four before making the move and it was the best decision I have made.

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Is anyone here a HITRUST CCSFP? Was the exam hard?

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Anyone receive United Miles out of the blue? I got additional 30k, just don't know why

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So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

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Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

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I feel like these “incredible” exit opportunities consulting gives you is only applicable to MBB (i.e, companies only value MBB experience vs others). Any successful exits from Big 4 folk?

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Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

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