Business & Money

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hook: Rediscovering the Art of Marketcraft What if the “invisible hand” wasn’t so invisible after all? In Marketcrafters, economist Chris Hughes shatters the myth of an unfettered free market, arguing that it was entrepreneurial government leaders—marketcrafters—who built the most dynamic economy the world has ever known. This timely exploration of American capitalism delivers a powerful lesson: intentional policy, not laissez-faire ideology, can drive innovation, stability, and inclusion for decades to come. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction Have you ever wondered why so many people fall prey to promises of financial freedom through multilevel marketing? In Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America, Bridget Read delivers a riveting exposé of MLM’s rise—from postwar vitamin peddlers to today’s stadium-sized recruitment rallies—revealing how this “business model” thrives on illusion and erodes both wallets and democracy. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. “Are we on the brink of a national debt disaster?” This alarming question has become all too real as the U.S. national debt recently topped $36.2 trillion—a level that prompted Moody’s to downgrade America’s sovereign rating in May 2025. In How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle, Ray Dalio unpacks why runaway debt poses the gravest threat to our prosperity and reveals the simple yet profound mechanics of his “Big Debt Cycle” and the broader “Overall Big Cycle.” ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Engaging Introduction Millennials and Gen Z are rewriting the rules of leadership—and When We’re in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership is the ultimate playbook. Written by Amanda Litman (cofounder of Run for Something), this no-nonsense manual shows emerging leaders how to break free from outdated “boomer” tactics and build inclusive, sustainable workplaces of the future. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Engaging Introduction Unlock the untold story of one of America’s most influential media moguls. In Who Knew, Barry Diller pulls back the curtain on his meteoric ascent—from aspiring mail-room assistant at William Morris to pioneering network founder and digital-commerce visionary. This candid memoir offers a masterclass in deal-making, creative conflict, and the power of intuition in shaping modern media. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. A Restaurateur’s Reckoning: Keith McNally’s Unvarnished Memoir From the gritty streets of 1950s London to the glittering heights of New York’s café society, Keith McNally’s I Regret Almost Everything delivers an unfiltered look at one of the hospitality world’s true originals. In this New York Times bestseller, McNally traces his path from child actor to the visionary behind icons like Balthazar, Pastis, Minetta Tavern, and Morandi—sharing lessons in ambition, resilience, and the occasional misstep that defined his career. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Unlock Your Purpose with Becoming You Have you ever wondered, “What should I do with my life?” In Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, Professor Suzy Welch presents an SEO-friendly, zero-BS roadmap for discovering your true calling—what she terms your Area of Transcendence. This method isn’t about fleeting happiness hacks; it’s about doing the deep inner work that turns uncertainty into confidence. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction Capitalism and Its Critics: A History by John Cassidy offers a fresh lens on the economic system that shapes our world—revealing its triumphs and exposing its tensions through the voices of those who challenged it. As a Financial Times Most Anticipated Book of 2025, this sweeping narrative spans from the early days of the East India Company to today’s debates over artificial intelligence, inequality, and climate change. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Unlock Your Future with Proven Career & Life Strategies Are you searching for actionable career advice and timeless life lessons? I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . . by Dana Perino brings together the wisdom of New York Times bestselling author and a stellar lineup of contributors—Bret Baier, Greg Gutfeld, Mike Rowe, and more—to deliver the insights you need to build a fulfilling career and balanced life. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Engaging the Storm: Why “Conquering Crisis” Matters Today In a world where unexpected upheavals can strike at any moment—from corporate meltdowns to global emergencies—effective crisis leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have skill; it’s essential. In Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them, Admiral William H. McRaven distills four decades of real-world, high-stakes experience into five actionable phases that will help you navigate any storm with poise and purpose. ...