Partners, what are some good business novels/books that you read recently and helped you in your day to day roles

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I'm hoping I can answer this as an SM. True Professionalism and Atomic Habits. Would love to see other responses.

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Zero to One by Peter Thiel, so good!

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Mom’s Test - key for consulting

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Adding this to my list. THank you for sharing this

Oh my, I only read classics like Paulo Coehlo. Those kinds of books will more likely to help me with my everyday challenges than business novels. They are boring. Like my job, Lol.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.

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I try to read this book every year (need to sharpen the saw). Easily the best business book out there.

Power vs Force by David Hawkins

I just finished reading Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. I found it quite insightful. I'm currently on the first few pages of Zero to One by Peter Thiel.

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