Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
DON'T TRADE BEFORE LEARNING THESE 14 CANDLESTICK PATTERNS
These 14 most reliable candlestick patterns provide to traders more than 85% of trade opportunities emanating from candlesticks trading.
Arulpandi P
The book provides an in-depth analysis of 14 candlestick patterns that are deemed highly reliable for trading, offering readers insights into recognizing these patterns and understanding their implications for market movements. It equips traders with the knowledge to identify over 85% of trading opportunities that arise from candlestick pattern formations, enhancing their decision-making process in the financial markets.
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Midas Touch
Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich and Why Most Don't
Robert T. Kiyosaki|Donald J. Trump
The book explores the essential qualities and strategies that successful entrepreneurs possess, which enable them to thrive in business. It provides insights and practical advice on how to build a strong business foundation, create value, and sustain long-term wealth.
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Invisible Influence
The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior
Jonah Berger
The book explores the subtle and often unconscious social forces that affect individual behavior, such as social influence and peer pressure. It delves into how these influences shape decisions, from what we buy to the careers we choose, and offers insights on how to harness them for positive change.
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Three Feet from Gold
Updated Anniversary Edition: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities!
Sharon L. Lechter CPA|Greg Reid
The book presents a modern fable inspired by Napoleon Hill's principles, illustrating the importance of perseverance and a positive mindset in the pursuit of success. It provides practical advice and motivational stories to encourage readers to overcome challenges and stay committed to their goals, emphasizing that they may be closer to success than they think, akin to being just "three feet from gold."
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Lean Analytics
Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster
Alistair Croll|Benjamin Yoskovitz
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how startups can leverage analytics to measure and optimize their products and business models effectively. It introduces key metrics for different types of businesses and outlines a systematic approach to using data-driven insights to make informed decisions and accelerate growth.
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Digital Transformation
Survive and Thrive in an Era of Mass Extinction
Thomas M. Siebel
The book explores the disruptive impact of big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things on the business world, arguing that companies must undergo digital transformations to survive in a rapidly changing landscape. It provides insights into how organizations can adapt and thrive by embracing new technologies and innovative strategies to stay competitive and avoid obsolescence.
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Stocks for the Long Run 5/E
The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns & Long-Term Investment Strategies
Jeremy J. Siegel
The book provides an analysis of historical stock market performance, demonstrating the superiority of stocks for long-term wealth creation compared to other asset classes. It offers insights into investment strategies, risk management, and the impact of economic events on market returns, guiding investors on how to build and maintain a profitable portfolio over time.
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A Short History of Financial Euphoria
John Kenneth Galbraith
The book analyzes the recurring patterns and psychology behind financial bubbles throughout history, illustrating how excessive optimism, herd behavior, and speculation lead to economic crises. It provides case studies of major financial euphoria events, such as the Tulip Mania and the 1929 stock market crash, to demonstrate the folly of investors who believe "this time is different."
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Narrative Economics
How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events
Robert J. Shiller
The book explores the impact of popular narratives and storytelling on economic events, arguing that these stories can spread like viruses and significantly influence public behavior and economic outcomes. It examines historical examples and provides a framework for understanding how narratives affect financial markets, consumer decisions, and policy making.
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Rich Dad's Guide to Becoming Rich Without Cutting Up Your Credit Cards
Turn "Bad Debt" into "Good Debt"
Robert T. Kiyosaki
The book challenges the conventional wisdom of cutting up credit cards to manage debt, advocating instead for the strategic use of credit to build wealth. It distinguishes between 'bad debt' that drains finances and 'good debt' that can be leveraged for investment opportunities, aiming to educate readers on financial literacy and the responsible use of credit as a tool for financial growth.
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