Mentor's Influence and Recommended Books

The speaker describes the influence of their mentor, Judge Ed Becker, who emphasized work ethic, doing things the right way, and seeking opinions from others. The mentor's ethic and approach to work were inspiring for the speaker's early career. When asked about favorite books, the speaker mentioned not having a favorite but recommended 'Liars Poker' and 'Barbarians at the Gate' as formative reads for those seeking recommendations in finance.