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Oftentimes the biggest obstacle between an individual and their success isn’t an outside factor or influence. The overwhelming scope of a goal can make many people hesitate, and that self-doubt might prevent a project from ever taking off. Success might seem impossible, and people balk at that fear of failure. Mick Ebeling proves what can…

We have had Michael Lewis’s book Boomerang sitting on our bookshelf for a while now, but his newest book has stolen our attention. The Undoing Project is about the Nobel Prize winning work done forty years ago by two Israeli Psychologists that completely changed our understanding of human behavior and behavioral finance. Our decision-making skills…

We live in a world of choices. Nearly every decision we make has endless possibilities, from the type of cereal we pick up at the grocery store to the program we study in college. An abundance of options may seem like it’ll make life easier; after all, with all of these options you should be…

We may have a habit of referring books written by friends, but don’t worry, it’s not because we are biased. We do it is because their work is exceptional. Our friend Rohit is no different. His latest edition of Non-Obvious 2017 holds a fascinating look into some of the trends that are coming up for…

Are you a sports fan but find yourself sometimes wondering why on earth the referee made that call? What was that coach thinking with that play? Is it better to punt on fourth down in football or attempt to gain the yardage needed for a first down? This book discusses (and in some cases, disproves)…

Growth isn’t everything for a business, and that’s a philosophy we believe in. It’s possible to create more impact on the world by remaining small and adhering to the core values that made a business great to begin with. Bo Burlingham has made a huge impact on the clients of Glassman Wealth by presenting this…

Does hard work amount to success? Angela Duckworth found that there’s more to success than simply putting in the hours and effort. A singular goal and continuous drive towards that goal (“grit”) are what really matter, even more so than perhaps talent or intelligence. It is the struggles toward that goal, and getting up no…