The 9 Best Books for Shrewdness

Here’s my curated list of the 9 best books for shrewdness, in no particular order.

• The Republic by Plato — The origination of political science and a brilliant critique of government that is still important today.
• Beyond Good & Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future by Friedrich Nietzsche — Probably Nietzsche’s most cogent statement of his views: that traditional morality is subjective and that people must evolve to a higher understanding of what’s valuable and what is not.
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — An insightful look into how our minds work and the dual systems of thought that drive our decision-making.
• Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini — Cialdini's work provides essential insights into the psychology of why people say 'yes' and how to apply these understandings in various settings.
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck — Explores the concept of growth versus fixed mindset, and how our beliefs about our abilities can shape our success in various areas of life.
• The Art of War by Sun Tzu — An ancient text on strategy and warfare, with applications extending to leadership and management in various fields.
• Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell — An exploration of decision-making processes, demonstrating how intuition can be both beneficial and detrimental.
• The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene — A guide to gaining and maintaining power, utilizing historical examples to outline strategies that can be employed in various situations.
• Peak Self-Control: Building Strong Willpower to Accomplish Important Goals by Said Hasyim — Offers techniques to develop willpower and self-discipline essential for achieving personal objectives.

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