You Weren't Supposed to See That

Author: Josh Brown

Josh Brown is one of my favorite stock analysts. I love to hear his thoughts on CNBC and his podcasts. So when his book came out I had to read it. A good read that is easy to pick up and put down, filled with advice that both pertains to life and the market. The piece that I found most interesting is setting limit orders for stocks about 20% below where the market is. When you do this, and the inevitable pull back occurs, you go from the horror of losing so much to rooting for the market to fall further so you can buy a great company at an even better price.

Cuckooland

Author: Tom Burgis

Cuckooland is a wonderful book that makes your blood boil. We have all seen in the past few years, the problem certain individuals have with the truth. Following the life of Mr XY, Burgis shows how the rich are trying to make their reality our reality. The arrogance that XY shows to Burgis and everyone he interacts with is excruciating to read. He believes that no one else is as smart as him, no one else gets it. Like those at Enron, the smartest guys in the room, the truth only holds up as long as everything goes to plan. Luckily for us, the journalists of the world are determined to shed light in the shadows. Hopefully, the rest of our systems (courts and political arenas) are able to withstand the deluge of money trying to by the truth.

The Coming Wave

Author: Mustafa Suleyman

A great read that inspires both hope about the breadth of the next wave of technology and fear at the consequences that could occur. It is a book full on contradictions that only someone deeply involved in the bleeding edge of technology could establish. The need for the next wave of technology and the devasting impacts that it could bring. Suleyman has an optimistic fliker in an otherwise fatalistic book about where we are going as a species as technology increases asymetric advantages.

Breath

Author: James Nestor

A departure from the books I usually read but extremely interesting. Breathe showed me all the ways I was incorrectly doing something we all do every second of every day: breathing. Refocusing on breathing through my nose, avoiding ultra processed foods, and using sleep tape has left me feeling better and having fewer issues with my nose. I think there are limits to the techniques and some of what was discussed borders on pseudo-science but the basics have been beneficial to me

Algebra of Wealth

Author Scott Galloway

An easy read that gives a nice 20,000ft overview of many important concepts. While the financial concepts were good to hear again, the value of the book was in the early chapters. His career advice was useful and timely to hear. I, like many others, originally wanted to do something that I really enjoyed in my free time. Working for Liverpool or the Premier League or PGA were always ideas but, everyone wants these roles and they don’t pay as well as youd hope. Instead I follow what I’m good at and what can help me be financially secure.

To Sell is Human

Author: Daniel Pink

When I was young I wanted to be a lawyer, well first a fireman/professional footballer, and not just any lawyer, I wanted to be a trial lawyer in front of the Supreme Court. Now a little older, and very happy to have not followed that path, I realised what I really love to do is convince, or to sell. This book shows the ubiquity of this in the business world. From the actual sales people to the IT team, everyone is selling themselves. A great book to change your perspective on sales people but also how you should operate in your role.

Chip War

Author: Chris Miller

One of my favourite books. Chip War opens your eyes to intricate geopolitical system that runs the world. Chip War blends business, politics, and history together in an easy to read, exciting way. I believe it is as important to read now as any point in history as tensions over Taiwan continue to prevail.

May Contain Lies

Author: Alex Edmans

I believe you should always jump at the opportunity to read a book your professors have written. This book is very good at helping you understand what you are reading and if it is as trustworthy as you’d hope. The book comes across very similarly to how Alex Edmans taught us at LBS: detailed, high quality, and easy to understand. His lesson of considering the opposite is one that I have taken with him as I read news and politics and feel myself pulled one way or the other. The reminder to encourage dissent is vital in both work and life.