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Best Loser WinsWhy Normal Thinking Never Wins the Trading Game - Written by a High-Stake Day Trader Author: Tom Hougaard Tom Hougaard’s “Best Loser Wins” offers a refreshingly honest look at the realities of trading. It’s not a traditional “how-to” guide packed with technical analysis or a magic formula for success. Instead, it’s an introspective journey of a trader, highlighting the mindset and discipline required to navigate the often unforgiving world of financial markets. ...

The CrowdA Study of the Popular Mind Author: Gustave Le Bon Gustave Le Bon’s “The Crowd - A Study of the Popular Mind” is often hailed as a classic exploration of crowd psychology, but for me, it fell short of expectations. While it does delve into the dynamics of how crowds think and act, it focuses more on describing their irrationality and susceptibility to influence rather than offering practical insights on managing or guiding them. ...

Turn the Ship Around!A True Story of Building Leaders by Breaking the Rules Author: L. David Marquet If you’re too lazy (or busy 😉) to read the book, check video below: It provides the core information, that in depth is described in the book.

Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?What It Takes to Be an Authentic Leader Authors: Rob Goffee, Gareth Jones The book explores the concept of “authentic leadership” across different levels of personal and professional development. Unlike many leadership books that focus solely on top-level executives like CEOs or CTOs, this one avoids glorifying their paths, which often stem from unique circumstances or luck—factors that are difficult to replicate. ...

The Art of Being Right38 Ways to Win an Argument Author: Artur Schopenhauer “The Art of Being Right” by Arthur Schopenhauer is an interesting exploration of rhetoric and the art of winning arguments. In this work, Schopenhauer outlines 38 stratagems for convincing opponents and prevailing in debates, often irrespective of the truth. His analysis is rooted in the belief that people are more interested in winning arguments than seeking truth. ...

The Culture MapBreaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Author: Erin Meyer “The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business” by Erin Meyer is a highly insightful guide that explores how cultural differences impact international business interactions. Meyer presents a framework for understanding and navigating cultural complexities by examining various dimensions of communication, leadership, and etiquette across different countries. ...

RewiredThe McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI Authors: Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, Rodney Zemmel I’ve heard a lot of strange things about McKinsey, starting with this parody commercial: Then few more facts, but still provided in an amusing way by the John Oliver: ...

Błękitna kropkaCzłowiek i jego przyszłość w kosmosie Author: Carl Sagan I love science and I’m passionate about cosmos since I was 5. One of my favourite books from the childhood was the one about Universe - with color pictures. This one is a sweet reminder of those ancient times and have even better pictures! There is an interesting reference to the deities and their relation to the planets. Their impact on humanities history, then a swift dive into the place of the God in “our” universe. Statistical considerations of human being “the choosen one” by God. I didn’t expect it in a book like that, but it resonated the strings inside me. I really enjoyed this part. ...

BlindsightAuthor: Peter Watts Still reading…

Extreme OwnershipHow U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Authors: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin The book is a compelling and practical leadership guide co-authored by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, both former Navy SEAL officers. The book revolves around the central theme of taking absolute responsibility for every aspect of one’s life and leadership role. Through gripping combat stories from their SEAL experiences, the authors illustrate key principles such as accountability, decisiveness, and humility. ...