How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Science Library)32 reviews
G. Polya

Princeton University Press, 2004

Problem Solving Methods - Excellent Book on Heuristics

+ Excellent book and recommended reading for anybody
+ How To Solve It, Polya
+ Not just for academics
  
  











  



  
What Goes Up: The Uncensored History of Modern Wall Street as Told by the Bankers, Brokers, CEOs, and ...8 reviews
Eric J. Weiner

Back Bay Books, 2007

Interesting history from the primary sources

+ What goes up must come down in a crash
+ Wall Street revealed
+ An excellent overview other coverages barely touch
  
  











  



  
The Trusted Advisor31 reviews
David H. Maister, Charles H. Green, ...

Free Press, 2001

A Trusted Author

+ Absolutely brilliant
+ Sales vs Advising
+ Recommended for all Consultants
  
  











  



  
One up on Wall Street: How to Use What You Already Know To Make Money in the Market, Miniature Edition165 reviews
Peter Lynch, John Rothchild

Running Press Miniature Editions, 2001

One up Your Investment Knowledge

+ Kicking the Tires
+ This book brought me to my senses.

Peter Lynch wrote a classic with One Up on Wall Street. Peter Lynch was lead investment manager of the Magellan Fund, which is arguably the most successful large $ mutual fund in the US. He no longer manages the fund but in his book he lets us in on some of his secrets of choosing stocks. ...
  
  











  



  
The Articulate Executive: Learn to Look, Act, and Sound Like a Leader21 reviews
Granville N. Toogood

McGraw-Hill, 1996

A practical guide to excellence in communication

+ The Articulate Designer
+ POWER Formula
+ Good book with beneficial concepts
  
  











  



  
The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing: Morningstar's Guide to Building Wealth and Winning in the ...42 reviews
Pat Dorsey

Wiley, 2004

One of the best books for the beginner.

+ Educational, different and a bit difficult if you're looking to learn
+ Very good and thorough introduction to value investing
+ Tips for stock investing for amateurs to experts
+ Common sense
  
  











  



  
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking967 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2007

blink...and then it's gone

There's not much substance to this book. Rather than being a resource of information, it is merely a book of examples. There is no broad takeaway you can gather from it after reading except to say perhaps that many of our decisions are based on split-second thoughts. But did you really need to read ...
  
  











  



  
First Things First70 reviews
Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, ...

Free Press, 1996

This booked really helped me

+ A great simple framework
+ Urgent and important
+ First Things First
+ For the individual always on the run
  
  











  



  
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People810 reviews
Stephen R. Covey

Free Press, 2004

A Tool for a Good Life

+ Crucial Book to Read When One is Ready to Excel!
+ Kudos to Stephen R. Covey
+ Excellent
  
  











  



  
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin14 reviews
Benjamin Franklin

Touchstone, 2003

How can I give Benjamin Franklin fewer than five stars?

+ The Greatest American, Period!
+ This book will make you a better person...
+ Benjamin Franklin
  
  











  



  
Leading Minds: An Anatomy Of Leadership13 reviews
Howard Gardner, With *, ...

Basic Books, 1996

The leader as creator and embodiment of 'the story'

+ A bright set of studies, but the framework is somewhat vague
+ Scholarship of Leadership
+ Intelligence: Not Beyond Good and Evil
  
  











  



  
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing, Ninth Edition53 reviews
Burton G. Malkiel

W. W. Norton, 2007

Basic Understanding

+ Great book
+ A random Walk Down Main Street

Very good book, the author takes you behind the scene of Wall Street and history of the market. He goes over the basics of our economy and the different avenues of investing. This is a must read for anyone who want to start investing but is confused on where to start. I would have given this ...
  
  











  



  
Tested in the Trenches: A 9-Step Plan for Building and Sustaining a Million-Dollar Financial Services Practice14 reviews
Ron Carson, Steve Sanduski

Kaplan Business, 2005

Building your own Financial Planning practice

+ Successful Financial Services Business
+ Tested In the Trenches
+ Excellent Book
  
  











  



  
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People810 reviews
Stephen R. Covey

Free Press, 2004

A Tool for a Good Life

+ Crucial Book to Read When One is Ready to Excel!
+ Kudos to Stephen R. Covey
+ Excellent
  
  











  



  
Leading Minds: An Anatomy Of Leadership13 reviews
Howard Gardner, With *, ...

Basic Books, 1996

The leader as creator and embodiment of 'the story'

+ A bright set of studies, but the framework is somewhat vague
+ Scholarship of Leadership
+ Intelligence: Not Beyond Good and Evil
  
  











  



  
What Goes Up: The Uncensored History of Modern Wall Street as Told by the Bankers, Brokers, CEOs, and ...8 reviews
Eric J. Weiner

Back Bay Books, 2007

Interesting history from the primary sources

+ What goes up must come down in a crash
+ Wall Street revealed
+ An excellent overview other coverages barely touch
  
  











  



  
The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing: Morningstar's Guide to Building Wealth and Winning in the ...42 reviews
Pat Dorsey

Wiley, 2004

One of the best books for the beginner.

+ Educational, different and a bit difficult if you're looking to learn
+ Very good and thorough introduction to value investing
+ Tips for stock investing for amateurs to experts
+ Common sense
  
  











  



  
First Things First70 reviews
Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, ...

Free Press, 1996

This booked really helped me

+ A great simple framework
+ Urgent and important
+ First Things First
+ For the individual always on the run
  
  











  



  
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin14 reviews
Benjamin Franklin

Touchstone, 2003

How can I give Benjamin Franklin fewer than five stars?

+ The Greatest American, Period!
+ This book will make you a better person...
+ Benjamin Franklin
  
  











  



  
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking967 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2007

blink...and then it's gone

There's not much substance to this book. Rather than being a resource of information, it is merely a book of examples. There is no broad takeaway you can gather from it after reading except to say perhaps that many of our decisions are based on split-second thoughts. But did you really need to read ...