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The 5 best decision making books of all time

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Thinking in Systems

by Donella Meadows

Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows shows how the hidden structures behind our problems shape behavior, and where to push if you want real, lasting change.

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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a 2,500-year-old Chinese military classic about winning conflicts through planning, deception, and knowing yourself and your opponent.

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Thinking Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

"Thinking Fast and Slow," by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman, reveals how two competing systems in your mind shape every single choice you make.

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The Intelligent Investor

by Benjamin Graham

"The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham is widely considered the definitive guide to building wealth through patience, discipline, and rational thinking about the stock market.

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Influence

by Robert Cialdini

"Influence" by Robert Cialdini reveals the seven powerful principles of persuasion that shape nearly every "yes" we give, often without us realizing it.

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