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What are your sources of information? Like Podcast, News, YT channels and books. I'm interested in all kind sources: stock market, PE, VC and mindset.

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Masters of Private Equity, Zero to One and Private Equity Playbook are all solid.

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Also for history/background on the industry, at least like the rise of buyout mfs, King of Capital is really good as well.

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Invest like the best, and Capital Allocators are two fantastic podcasts. Bit of public markets in there too but both are awesome

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Would recommend the Wall Street Journal

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Any good sources to build business acumen?

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