Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

13 Books These High Achievers Say Helped Them Get Ahead

Discover 13 influential books recommended by high achievers to boost your success, creativity, and personal growth. Start reading your way to the top!

Reading is good for you in many ways. It fosters creativity, self-improvement and open-mindedness. Researchers even have determined it can help you live longer. Here are popular titles suggested by more than a dozen successful executives….

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