These books, although some now I might not endorse some of their teaching but they have help me to see the world in a different light: The Mystery Method - Erik Von Markovik[Social Engineering at its best] Rich Dad Poor Dad: Guide to Investing - Robert Kiyoski The Thoughtworks Anthology: Essays on Software Technology and Innovation (Pragmatic Programmers) Bible - First class book in teaching how to behave towards others, especially proverbs. Tao Te Ching - For this two verse you should read it: "When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad. Being and non-being create each other. Difficult and easy support each other. Long and short define each other. High and low depend on each other. Before and after follow each other" Cyropaedia - "Along with the The prince this book was required reading by all former statesmen."
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