1. How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling, Bettger
A good intro to sales, and a very good book on self-development.
2. When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management, Lowenstein
A story about LTCM, one of the early and most notorious "quant" hedge funds. A cheeky nod to intellectualism.
3. Liar's Poker, Lewis
Investment banking through a trader's eyes. Yes, the absurdity is only partly dramatized.
4. Pimp: The Story of My Life, Iceberg Slim
No pithy blurb can summarize this; read it if you want a look into human nature.
5. The Six-Month Fix: Adventures in Rescuing Failing Companies, Sutton
Written by a friend and a mentor; may he rest. Gives you a sobering account of what really goes behind the scenes of many companies, along with their management.
Apologies; I know this list isn't focused on more humbling professions like the examples you gave.
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1. How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling, Bettger
A good intro to sales, and a very good book on self-development.
2. When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management, Lowenstein
A story about LTCM, one of the early and most notorious "quant" hedge funds. A cheeky nod to intellectualism.
3. Liar's Poker, Lewis
Investment banking through a trader's eyes. Yes, the absurdity is only partly dramatized.
4. Pimp: The Story of My Life, Iceberg Slim
No pithy blurb can summarize this; read it if you want a look into human nature.
5. The Six-Month Fix: Adventures in Rescuing Failing Companies, Sutton
Written by a friend and a mentor; may he rest. Gives you a sobering account of what really goes behind the scenes of many companies, along with their management.
Apologies; I know this list isn't focused on more humbling professions like the examples you gave.