Best guide/workshop for PE On Cycle Recruiting?

Want to start preparing for on-cycle recruiting for 2026, and have heard about a number of different guides out there (PEAK, WSO, WSP, CFI etc). Does anyone have any specific recommendations for which one to go with?

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