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What you do is who you are

Ben Horowitz

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24 Assets

Daniel Priestly

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Agencynomics

Spencer Gallagher and Peter Hoole

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The Laws of Human Nature

Greene, Robert

Subscribed: Why the Subscription Model Will Be Your Company’s Future-and What to Do About It

Tzuo, Tien, Weisert, Gabe

Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World

Ferriss, Timothy

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