Three books I recommend, on business history, management, and strategy.
The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt built an empire from almost nothing and changed the way modern business works. That’s what drew me to this book: the story of how one person could have that much influence.
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This helped me understand systems—how the way work is organized can matter as much as the work itself. It’s the one I recommend to anyone interested in how a business operates.
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I like this one for the strategy. It gets me thinking about preparation, timing, and understanding a situation before making a move.
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