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A good book is indeed the best friend of a person. The same goes for high-profiled CEOs of world recognized companies as well. Though most believe that if one wants to read a good book, then one needs to write it oneself. Still, a dizzying number of books have already been fantastically written by many talented authors. Gus Lubin, Kim Bhasin and Melanie Hicken of the Business Insider have deftly dug up the favourite books of some of the renowned CEOs of the globe. A few on the list are as follows - 1) Apple CEO - Tim Cook Tim Cook is the present CEO of Apple. His favourite book is ‘Competing Against Time’ by George Stalk Jr. and Thomas M. Hout. This book is based on 10 years of precious research done by the authors. It talks about how newer concepts of managing time in new product development, production and sales and distribution provide companies with the edge to succeed in this highly competitive world. Cook loves this book so much that he often gives out copies o...

A Father's Instructions for Life  Condensed from 'Life's Little Instruction Book" Years ago, I read that it was the  responsibility of parents not to pave the road for their children, but to provide a road map.  So, as my son, Adam, prepared to leave for college, I jotted down a few words of counsel and put them in a dime-store binder. After his mother and I had helped him move into his dorm, I presented him with the bound pages. A few days later, Adam called me. "Dad," he said,  the book is one of the best gifts  I've ever received. I'm going to add to it and someday give it to my son." Every once in a while life hands you a moment so precious, so overwhelming, that you almost glow. I had just experienced one. Here are the words I gave him. Admit your mistakes. Be bold and courageous. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be.No one can tell the difference. Be willing to lose a battle in order to win ...