Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
How To Swing Trade
A Beginner’s Guide to Trading Tools, Money Management, Rules, Routines and Strategies of a Swing Trader
Brian Pezim
The book provides an introduction to swing trading, covering essential tools, technical analysis, and chart patterns used to identify trading opportunities. It also delves into risk management, trading psychology, and the development of personalized trading plans and routines to help beginners establish a solid foundation in swing trading.
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Hatching Twitter
A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal
Nick Bilton
The book chronicles the tumultuous early history of Twitter, detailing the personal and professional conflicts among its four co-founders. It delves into the power struggles and betrayals that shaped the social media platform as it grew from a fledgling startup to a global communication tool.
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Built to Sell
Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You
John Warrillow
The book provides a blueprint for entrepreneurs to structure their businesses in a way that allows them to operate and grow independently of their founders, making them attractive to potential buyers. It emphasizes the importance of productizing services, implementing scalable systems, and building a strong management team to create a sellable company.
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Stock Investing For Dummies
Paul J. Mladjenovic
The book provides beginners with an introduction to the basics of stock market investing, including understanding how the market works, analyzing stocks, and building a portfolio. It offers practical advice on choosing the right investments, managing risk, and making informed decisions to grow wealth over time.
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We Should All Be Millionaires
A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power
Rachel Rodgers
The book provides a practical framework for women to increase their income, build wealth, and assert their economic power, challenging societal norms and offering strategies for financial success. It includes actionable advice on entrepreneurship, investing, and making systemic changes to achieve financial independence and close the wealth gap.
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The Manager's Path
A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change
Camille Fournier
The book provides a comprehensive roadmap for technology professionals advancing from individual contributors to leadership roles, detailing the challenges and responsibilities at each stage of career progression. It offers practical advice on mentoring, managing teams, and developing effective leadership strategies within the tech industry.
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Alibaba
The House That Jack Ma Built
Duncan Clark
The book chronicles the rise of Jack Ma, from his humble beginnings to becoming the founder of Alibaba, one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms. It delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes that shaped the company and Ma's visionary leadership in the rapidly evolving digital economy of China.
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Stealing Fire
How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
Steven Kotler|Jamie Wheal
The book explores the pursuit of altered states of consciousness, known as "ecstasis," by various groups including elite athletes, military units, and tech entrepreneurs to enhance performance and innovation. It delves into the methods used, such as flow states, meditation, and psychedelics, and examines the potential benefits and risks associated with this quest for cognitive advancement.
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Strengths Based Leadership
Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow
Gallup
The book presents the idea that effective leadership is rooted in the understanding and application of individual strengths, and it provides insights into how leaders can foster strong teams by focusing on their members' unique talents. It also explores the four domains of leadership strength—Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking—and includes strategies for leaders to help their followers thrive by leveraging these strengths.
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The World for Sale
Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources
Javier Blas, Jack Farchy
The book delves into the shadowy world of commodity traders who control the flow of oil, metals, and food across the globe, revealing how they have amassed immense wealth and influence. It uncovers the deals and machinations of these traders, exploring the impact of their actions on international politics and the global economy.
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