Whether you're looking for a new job or just wanting to move up in your current career, there are loads of books filled with advice to help you out.
Even though there are plenty of newer reads, sometimes you just can't beat the classics.
Here's a roundup of six old-school career books.
Yes, your parents may have read them, too; but the advice is so legendary — and useful — they're still worth downloading today:
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1. 'The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success' by Nicholas Lore
Are you looking for a new job? Maybe you're just hoping to reignite your passion for your current position? Whichever it may be, "The Pathfinder," originally published in 1998, is the book for you. Lore aims to help you find a career path that feels good and fulfills you.
With over 100 self-assessments, this isn’t a book you’ll be able to read and forget about. It puts you to work! In fact, it’s pretty similar to having your own personal career coach!
Already read this classic? Read another! Try "I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was" by Barbara Sher with Barbara Smith.
2. 'Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street' by John Brooks
Did you know: Warren Buffett lent his copy of "Business Adventures" to Bill Gates. Gates went on to say that it was "the best business book [he has] ever read." That means it must be good, right? Originally published in 1969, it includes many drama-filled stories about Wall Street that will keep you entertained all the way through.
But it’s more than just salacious: You’ll get the inside scoop on the world of finance with a look at the 1962 stock market crash, the fall of a major brokerage firm, and more.
Want more personal work-related stories? Read "Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They Got Out of Getting It Wrong" by Jessica Bacal.
3. 'Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement' by Tony Robbins
In this book, Robbins takes readers, step-by-step, through how to perform at your best, become a leader, gain self-confidence, find the five keys to wealth and happiness, and more.
Although this book was originally published in 1987, people still use it to achieve their goals and find success.
Want more tips on how to be your best? Read "Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind" by Jocelyn Glei.
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