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How do you keep up reading?
Feel like I have really let myself go not reading for quite some time, while I have a pile of books that are on my to read list. It is just so much easier to start up netflix at night and watch some show till you go to sleep versus pickup up a book. For you regular readers out there: How do you stay...
Great books- non finance related only
Hey monkeys, I know there's been a ton of threads open for good books but most of them are finance/business related threads. Lately I want to read some good ole fashioned non-fiction that has nothing to do with finance. For starters, I read The Gene and Cancer the emperor of All Maladies by...
Books for Macro Economic Perspective
Hey, you guys I'm looking for book suggestions that will me help gain a better macroeconomic perspective. I get a copy of the WSJ journal daily and try to read it with breakfast if I have time. However I've been having trouble connecting the dots. Such as relationship of the 10-year note to...
Economics/Business Degrees are useless and a waste of your money!
*Lets get this straight, if you aren't going to university to become, a Engineer, Doctor, Accountant, or any other degree that gives you a job in your field, then you are just wasting your time. * Majors such as Philosophy, History, Sociology etc are all useless, and you can learn those on your own...
WSO's Best Real Estate Books
People ask about the best real estate books to read on this forum almost daily and we're happy to toss Linneman and Bowman their way, as well as all of the terrific ULI books, but @Whats the Comp" today asked specifically about non-textbook reads and it got me thinking that we should build a list of...
Books are back because Amazon likes them
Do you guys read hardcopies still or more on iPad/Kindle? Good article in the FT: [quote]Ten years ago, as Jeff Bezos launched the Kindle ereader in New York, he declared that “the book is so highly evolved and so suited to its task that it’s very hard to displace”. Amazon’s founder was...
Books to Learn From
Hi Everyone, I recently completed the Investment Banking book by Rosenbaum and was wondering what recommendations you had for other finance books that helped you learn a lot. I'm not looking for anything industry specific, just something informative with cases/questions that I can think about to...
Favorite Books
What are some of everyone's favorite books? These books can be finance related and non-finacne related. Any books with good moral lessons, biographies, personal finance?
Six books in 12 weeks challenge
Apparently there is a FT Business Book Challenge...see here [quote]Six books in 12 weeks. The challenge we set listeners of our new business book podcast in 2016 was a stiff one and, in truth, it is not clear how many met it. What is clear, however, is that FT columnists, asked to select a...
The Prince: A Monkey's Review
Like it or not, the office environment is in fact a political one, and that leads a lot of us to seek advice from various sources. “The Prince” is one of those books, along with “The Art of War,” that’s supposed to give us that political savvy, the logic being that the guidance contained...
How To Be A Gentleman: A Monkey's Review
What does being a gentleman mean to you? Does it mean knowing which fork to use at a properly-set table? Does it mean being so impeccably dressed as to make Patrick Bateman and 007 envious? Does it mean knowing when to tip, how to tie a bowtie, or how to properly greet a lady? It can be all of those...
Damn, It Feels Good To Be A Banker: A Monkey's Review
“I used to read the Leveraged Sellout religiously, before it…you know, died,” an old friend used to say wistfully. The infamous blog may be old news to some, but luckily LSO left us with a non-electronic memoir of his unique blend of sarcasm and humor: “Damn, It Feels Good To Be A Banker.”...
The Power of Habit
Mod Note (Andy) - as the year comes to an end we're reposting the top discussions from 2015, this one ranks #50. This one was originally posted 6/20/2015 . Written by Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Charles Duhigg, 2012 New York Times bestseller The Power of Habit boasts a ubiquity on recommended...
Growth Equity books
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What would a successful trader do in high school if they could go back.
My question is what would a successful trader do in high school if they could go back. Im currently a Junior in high school and ive wanted to become a trader for a really long time now. But as a high schooler i dont know if im using my time correctly. I read a lot of books on finance and trading , i...
Books on 3G or PE operations/mgmt?
Any suggestions on good books that effectively function as case studies about ruthless cost-cutting by PE firms / actually creating value through operational changes? Looking for some inspiration. There are a few books about 3G but not sure how good any of them are.
Recommend books for summer reading
I won't be starting my job until early September so have plenty of time this summer. One thing I want to do is catch up on my reading. Looking for recommendations for books in the areas of investing, macroeconomics, finance, and politics. The first book I'm gonna tackle is "King of Oil," about Marc...
Recommend me a must have book
Hi, I'm looking for something to read to improve my knowledge, I have read all this: -What works on wall street - Security Analysis - The intelligent investor - Investment Valuation (damodaran) - Valuation ( McKinsey ) - Hedge fund Market Wizards - Investment strategies of hedge funds - All about...
The 48 Laws of Power
This is the next book summary from DeconstructingExcellence.com . See my other book summaries on WSO here , and if you find my summaries to be useful, sign up at the website to make sure you don't miss any. In direct contrast to the compassion-oriented management books that dominate today’s...
CFA...how much does it really cost?
From what I have researched the Program fees are variable...if you enrol early it will cost you less. This is not the problem but initially I thought that since it is so expensive (Enrolment $450 + Early registration fee $650) it would also cover books...now I have heard that I have to purchase...
Anyone Read "Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs"? This book is either going to save my life and make me hate the rest of it.
Rising junior looking for interview and networking advice. I look great on paper but really struggle conveying that I'm a good fit for banking/ trading /sales. I think it has to do with my story telling ability and atypical background based on some of the things this book points out as critical to...
Straight to Hell...Thoughts?
I just finished reading Straight to Hell by John Lefevre. Definitely an entertaining read, but I've heard that many of his stories were wildly exaggerated. Wondering if anyone else has read this yet and had any thoughts on the book.
Kitchen Confidential: A Monkey's Review
The pressure is enormous. Success on the job requires cunning, skill, thick skin, and passion. You juggle dozens of different projects at once, trying frantically to produce for your mercurial bosses and clients. The environment is an intense, fast-paced grind, and your performance from Day One...
Loads of GMAT books for sale - Earl's Court area (London) Make me an offer
Hi dudes - I have completed the GMAT and have all my books to sell. It includes all the Manhattan review books as well as the official ones. Also I got 2 books on "how to get into an MBA program in the lot". I managed to get into Wharton and get a good score on my GMAT with only this material prep....
top VC in the entreprise software segment
I know a number of firms have claimed to be experts and done well in enterprise software segment, but which firms do you guys thinks are likely to be benefiting the most from this new round of financing? Also any suggestions on books/articles covering the latest development in the field? Many...
Literature
I just finished my undergraduate degree in a non-finance related field, and am currently working in industrial distribution (think supply chain, logistics, B2B sales). To make a long story short, I am realizing that my current position is not going to help me achieve my long term goals, and I am...
Reading materials for RE PE
Hi I recently joined a major RE PE firm as an analyst. My job is mostly modeling but I'd like to understand the other components of the deals I'm involved on. I'm totally lost on calls/meetings regarding: Capex (technical aspects of it, like discussing a budget with a contractor for a building...
Anyone know a similar, but better book than this???
I'm looking for a book that describes the prominent products available in the financial markets, similar to Fabozzi Global Money Markets. Here is the TOC CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 CHAPTER 2 Money Market Calculations 7 CHAPTER 3 U.S. Treasury Bills 23 CHAPTER 4 Agency Instruments 45 CHAPTER 5...
WSO Community Resource list
So, I thought that I can spare new users from making new threads regarding what kind of sites they should visit and study from as well as where they can get resources to study for. Anyone is free to add sites and other stuff to this list, just reply in the thread and i'll add your suggestion and...
The Buyside: A Monkey's Review
”Please, Turney! Let me trade for you! I’ll do anything!” – young broker “Anything?...stand on your desk and sing ‘Milkshake.’ And put yourself on speaker while you do it so I can hear you!” – Turney Duff , “author of “The Buyside”
Year-end book recommendations
So the year has come and gone and the holiday season is once again upon us. And unless you are one of the poor unfortunate souls with a sadistic MD and pitch the day after New Year's, you're probably looking forward to some down time between now and year-end. I know I am, and one of the things I...
Learning Excel / spreadsheet techniques for portfolio analytics and operations
Hi All! I'd like to learn a bit more about all of the modeling and MS Excel based spreadsheet portfolio calculation, analysis, and optimization tools that investment managers use in their portfolio accounting, risk management, and pricing / valuation of positions processes. Something like what Wall...
Trading Bases ?
came across this title, seemed interesting. Did anyone ready this book yet? http://www.werd.com/24566/trading-bases-how-a-wall-street-trader-made-a…
10 Roads to Riches: A Monkey’s Review
”The problems are in here [referring to the head]; the opportunities are out there.” - Herbert H. Dow, founder of Dow Chemical You hear it all the time that there are a million ways to make a buck, especially in our industry. It is, in fact, a beautiful thing how many possibilities there are....
ITF Taking Suggestions For the Next Monkey's Review
Good day monks, I’m approaching a wondrous anniversary with WSO: My 25th Monkey’s Review! Two years ago around this time, I had just finished a book called “Barbarians At the Gate.” The creative writer in me demanded a response of some kind, so I crafted a review in longhand and decided that...
2014 book list thread
Alright, so this year I plan on reading a couple of books to increase my general knowledge. Here are my recommendations. I also have some books that I want to read but dont know what they are called so hoping someone in the community can help me out :) I will give it ago anyway if i get time away...
Pearl & Rosenbaum Investment Banking - University Edition Book?
Hey guys, Based on the recommendation of many of you all on the board I am planning to get Pearl and Rosenbaum 's 'Investment Banking' but there are two versions and I don't know which one is enough? There's the regular 2nd edition and there's the 2nd edition University Edition (apparently aimed for...
Ahead of the Curve (2 Years At HBS): A Monkey's Review
“Absurdly profitable company seeks journalist with ten years’ experience and a Harvard MBA for extremely highly paid, low stress job in which he can wear nice suits and loaf around in air-conditioned splendor making the very occasional executive decision. Requirements: an acute discomfort in the...
Holiday Book Lists
It's that time of the year where I begin to prepare the list of books that I hope to devour over the holidays- but never quite accomplish... So I am looking for ideas. What is your favorite book that: 1) Changed your life or perspective on something important to you 2) Is a must read bestseller 3)...
I have 30 days to become RE Acquisitions Modeling Proficient, and only can spend $100. What is best way to accomplish this?
I did my undergrad in business administration, but did not touch on real estate. I have 30 days to get excel modeling proficient for an acquisitions role focusing on the main re sectors [office, retail and multifamily rental with possibility for hotel]. What books should I read, and what classes and...
A Bold, Fresh Piece of Humanity: A Monkey's Review
“Living well is not the best revenge. Succeeding in your career and humiliating your critics is.” - Bill O’Reilly Since The New York Times won’t review Bill O’Reilly’s books no matter how many copies they sell, I shall assume responsibility for this one! I reread this set of personal...
8 Non-Business Books For Business Success
Moderator Note (Andy): This is a guest post by Patrick Del Rosario, a business and financial blogger (full bio below) Here's my recommendation for 8 great books that aren't classified specifically as "business books" and offer up much better advice than some the standard fare you will find in the...
The New Tycoons: A Monkey's Review
“The New Tycoons” is an expansive overview of the current state of the private equity industry , hallowed career promised land for some (i.e., a majority of the people on WSO), destructive wreckers of companies for others. Bloomberg reporter Jason Kelly offers a guided tour of the world of...
Academic Overachiever: Junkie or Role Model?
In general, overachievers are individuals who perform better or achieve superior results due to excessive efforts in an academic or professional environment. I would not presume for a moment that I belong to this group unless I would not really identify myself with the issues overachiever’s have...
An Empire Of Wealth: A Monkey's Review
Reading history is a rewarding experience because it can help shake you out of your myopia and make you realize that you’re a part of something much bigger: the tide of history and the millions who came before and after you. When I started reading John Steele Gordon’s “An Empire Of Wealth,”...
The Money Culture: A Monkey's Review
“The Money Culture” is a collection of Michael Lewis ’ (of Liar’s Poker fame) writings and articles from 1986-1991, during which he had his falling out with Salomon Brothers. The general theme is to provide a snapshot of the financial industry during this time period, courtesy of Mr....
little reading list for inspired "bottom-up" investors
This post is for inspired investors. I sincerely hope it serves as a good starting point for at least one person out there. Note: I don't think it is necessary to read books in their entirety, just go as far as you are excited about what you are reading. If necessary it is better to get back later...
Markets Never Forget (But People Do): A Monkey's Review
“The four most expensive words in the English language are: ‘It’s different this time.’” – Sir John Templeton, investing legend Forbes columnist Ken Fisher’s new book is a very timely read for all investors, whether bullish or bearish. If you are convinced (as many of us seem to be),...
Last Minute Beach Read
If you're like me, you probably only read fiction at a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio with non-fiction, with a heavy bias towards financial non-fiction. I haven't read much fiction over the past year with the exception of the Game of Thrones series. I have four magazine subscriptions. I'm talking about actual...
Hilarity Ensues: A Monkey's Review
Our dear Uncle Eddie has already written a eulogy of sorts for Tucker Max, but I figured now would be a good time to review “Hilarity Ensues,” sadly the last of the “fratire” Tucker Max books. I have stayed up till the wee hours of the morning reading all of Tucker Max’s books (laughing...
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