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Business and Personal FinanceJune 2016
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"But reading and studying will take you only so far; there comes a time when you must take action." ~ from John Smith's No Fears, No Excuses
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| Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built by Duncan ClarkChina's massive e-commerce industry is led by a multi-billion dollar conglomerate called Alibaba. Often referred to as the "Amazon of China," the company, founded by a former English teacher, had the biggest IPO in history in 2014. In this detailed book, author Duncan Clark traces three paths: the spirit and ambition of founder Jack Ma's goals; the founding, incredible growth, and success of Alibaba; and Clark's own role in the company (he was an early advisor). If you're interested in Chinese business or international e-commerce, you'll want to make space for Alibaba on your bedside table (or e-reader). |
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| Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way by Nely GalánThere are a lot of ways to become self-reliant, but hard work is the path most people have to take. In Self Made, the founder of a self-empowerment movement called Adelante explains how she got out of survival mode and focused her sights on goals that led to financial freedom -- and how you can do the same. Written specifically for women and with a foreword from personal finance guru Suze Orman, it focuses on teaching readers how to make empowered financial decisions. |
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| Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work by David IsayIn this collection of conversations, all culled from the StoryCorps movement and recorded over the last decade, individuals talk about what gives their work meaning and how they make a difference through the work they do. Divided into sections (like Dreamers, Healers, or Groundbreakers, among others), these brief pieces include stories of unusual gigs, family traditions, sacrifice, and passion. For a longer exploration of the search for meaning, try Wes Moore's The Work: My Search for a Life that Matters. |
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| Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two by Jim KochCredit must go to Samuel Adams brewer Jim Koch for the explosion of craft brews on the scene today; when he left his secure management consultant job in 1984 in favor of following his passion for brewing beer, there was no market for craft beer. In Quench Your Own Thirst, Koch describes how he launched the successful brewery (actually called the Boston Beer Company), using his great-great-grandfather's recipe, and provides inspiration (and advice) for entrepreneurs wishing to follow suit. |
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| There Is Life After College: What Parents and Students Should Know About... by Jeffrey J. SelingoWhat happens after college? A well-paying job isn't guaranteed, author Jeffrey Selingo notes, before setting out helpful suggestions for students and their parents. Though aimed at high school students (one recommendation is a gap year between high school and choosing a college or university program), it's not too late for those already in higher education: internships and apprenticeships (whether paid or unpaid) can help today's students learn the critical thinking skills (and other soft skills) they may lack, in order to get the job they want. |
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| No Fears, No Excuses: What You Need to Do to Have a Great Career by Larry SmithExpanding on his popular TEDx Talk (provocatively called "Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career"), economist Larry Smith outlines a flexible approach to discovering your passions, uncovering your talents, dropping your excuses, and realizing your dreams. Peppered with true stories, this engaging read requires hard work (in the form of putting your plans into action) with potentially huge rewards. If you're struggling with what you want to accomplish in your career, No Fears, No Excuses might be just what you need. |
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| Naked Money: A Revealing Look at What It Is and Why It Matters by Charles WheelanFor those among you beginning to explore the financial world, this detailed yet lively explanation of money in all its many forms -- from the differences between credit and wealth to what bitcoin is all about -- also addresses why it matters. Tackling such topics as Japan's decades-long deflation, the euro, and modern monetary policy, Naked Money follows its brethren (Naked Statistics and Naked Economics) in providing in-depth but pragmatic explanations on complex topics. |
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