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Strategy: A History
3 min

Strategy: A History

by Alex Ng

“Strategy: A History” by Lawrence Freedman is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of strategy in various realms, from military to political and business. Freedman combines historical context with insightful analysis, providing a deep understanding of strategy’s role in shaping outcomes across different eras and fields.

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The Art of War
3 min

The Art of War

by Alex Ng

Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ is a seminal work on military strategy and tactics. Written in ancient China, its principles on warfare, leadership, and psychology remain relevant today, transcending military theory to offer insights applicable in various fields including business, sports, and conflict resolution.

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One Up On Wall Street
4 min

One Up On Wall Street

by Alex Ng

What if ordinary investors actually have advantages over Wall Street professionals when it comes to picking winning stocks? Peter Lynch, the legendary fund manager who delivered 29% annual returns over 13 years at Fidelity Magellan Fund, makes this compelling case in ‘One Up On Wall Street.’ Lynch argues that individual investors can spot great investment opportunities in their daily lives—from shopping malls to restaurants to the products they use—often before Wall Street catches on. This groundbreaking book, first published in 1989, democratizes stock investing by showing how common sense and careful observation can lead to market-beating returns. This 5-minute summary distills Lynch’s time-tested strategies for identifying, researching, and profiting from great companies before they become Wall Street darlings.

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The Millionaire Fastlane
5 min

The Millionaire Fastlane

by Alex Ng

MJ DeMarco’s revolutionary approach to building wealth through entrepreneurship and business ownership.

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The Lean Startup
3 min

The Lean Startup

by Alex Ng

Eric Ries’ revolutionary approach to building successful startups through validated learning and rapid iteration.

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The 4-Hour Workweek
4 min

The 4-Hour Workweek

by Alex Ng

What if you could work just four hours per week while earning more money and having more freedom than traditional full-time workers? Tim Ferriss’ ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ challenges conventional assumptions about work, retirement, and success by presenting a blueprint for ‘lifestyle design’—the art of creating a life and career around your personal goals rather than societal expectations. Published in 2007, this book became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring the digital nomad movement and changing how millions think about work-life balance. Ferriss, an entrepreneur who built and sold multiple businesses, shares his personal journey from overworked startup founder to location-independent lifestyle designer. The book introduces the concept of the ‘New Rich’ (NR)—people who abandon traditional career paths to create maximum freedom and mobility through technology, outsourcing, and systematic elimination of unnecessary work. While the literal four-hour workweek may be aspirational for most read

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The Millionaire Next Door
5 min

The Millionaire Next Door

by Alex Ng

Discover the surprising habits and characteristics of America’s wealthy through groundbreaking research on real millionaires.

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The E-Myth Revisited
3 min

The E-Myth Revisited

by Alex Ng

Michael Gerber’s revolutionary approach to building businesses that work without you through systems and processes.

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The Innovator’s Dilemma
2 min

The Innovator’s Dilemma

by Alex Ng

Clayton Christensen’s groundbreaking analysis of why successful companies fail when faced with disruptive technologies.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad
3 min

Rich Dad Poor Dad

by Alex Ng

Robert Kiyosaki’s contrasting lessons from two father figures on money, investing, and achieving financial freedom.

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The First 90 Days
3 min

The First 90 Days

by Alex Ng

Michael Watkins’ proven strategies for successfully navigating leadership transitions and achieving breakthrough results in new roles.

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Blue Ocean Strategy
3 min

Blue Ocean Strategy

by Alex Ng

W. Chan Kim and RenĂ©e Mauborgne’s revolutionary approach to business strategy through value innovation and market creation.

Personal Finance Investing