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Rich AF by Vivian Tu is a comprehensive guide to personal finance, aimed at making financial knowledge accessible to everyone. Building on her experiences as a Wall Street trader, Vivian provides fresh, no-BS advice on how to think like a rich person and create smart money habits. The book covers topics such as maximizing earnings, understanding savings accounts, identifying tax strategies, and overcoming investing fears. It emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, encouraging readers to adopt an affluent mindset and take control of their financial future. The book is known for its approachable and conversational tone, making it easy to read and apply the insights and strategies discussed.

In 'The Gift of Asking,' Kemi Nekvapil discusses how true power rests in our innate capacity and ability to ask, rather than relying on externally bestowed forms of power. The book provides a framework and potent questions to guide readers towards what she describes as the power of presence, delight, and fun, encouraging them to test their assumptions and own their stories.

In this book, Jeffrey Pfeffer provides insightful and often counterintuitive advice on how power is successfully built and maintained in organizations. Drawing from his extensive experience in consulting and teaching, Pfeffer argues that power is not just for a select few but can be harnessed by anyone. The book dispels the myth that power is only for those in charge and instead reveals the true paths to career success, emphasizing the importance of personal networks, reputation, and effective social interactions. Pfeffer uses numerous examples from various countries and industries to illustrate his points, making the book an essential organizational survival manual and a new standard in the field of leadership and management.