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\nI can\u2019t take it anymore. I have a dirty little secret. And I have to come clean.
\nI hate business books.
\n\u201cBut Aimee,\u201d<\/em> you say. \u201cThis is your 36th interesting and insightful article for Reman U! How can you possibly hate business books?\u201d<\/em>
\nFirst, it\u2019s creepy that you know exactly how many articles I\u2019ve written. I mean, awesome compliment, but totally creepy.
\nSecond, most business books seem self-congratulating and a healthy sense of self-esteem is a huge turnoff.
\nAnd, finally, the typical business book has maybe 5 pages of actually useful, actionable information. I can save myself 5 hours and $15 by just skimming my LinkedIn feed. (You\u2019re reading this article, so you totally get what I mean.)
\nSo, if I\u2019m going to read a business book it has to be hidden in a non-business book package. Kind of like the way you have to get creative to hide vegetables in kids\u2019 foods.
\nEnter: \u201cBossypants\u201d by Tina Fey.
\nAt first glance, it looks like a regular ol\u2019 memoir about a working class person hustling her way to success in entertainment. Kind of like a Drake song with better prose. And, yeah, that\u2019s the gist of \u201cBossypants,\u201d but it\u2019s a lot more than that. It\u2019s about overcoming insecurity and kicking a$s in the male-dominated comedy business, all while dishing out some hard truth on leadership, growing a career, and work-life balance.
\nI loved every minute of it. I mean, with little bits-o-knowledge like these, what\u2019s not to love?
\nOn Going for It:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

On Criticism:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSo, my unsolicited advice to women in the workplace is this. When faced with sexism, or ageism, or lookism, or even really aggressive Buddhism, ask yourself the following question: \u201cIs this person in between me and what I want to do?\u201d If the answer is no, ignore it and move on. Your energy is better used doing your work and outpacing people that way. Then, when you\u2019re in charge, don\u2019t hire the people who were jerky to you.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

On Good Bosses:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

On Teamwork:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don\u2019t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles. We\u2019ve all worked with that person. That person is a drag.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

On Women in the Workplace:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are a woman and you bought this book for practical tips on how to make it in a male-dominated workplace, here they are. No pigtails, no tube tops. Cry sparingly. (Some people say \u201cNever let them see you cry.\u201d I say, if you\u2019re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.)\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

 
\n\u201cHey<\/em>,\u201d you say. \u201cI am a dude. I also do not work in comedy. I also do not cry, I work out. What does any of this have to do with me?<\/em>\u201d
\nShhhh, the lady is talking now. (Totally kidding; don\u2019t send me hate mail.) It\u2019s no secret that, like comedy, the automotive industry is a male-dominated one. So, part of the appeal of this book was that, yes, it was entertaining, but it also contained pieces of information that were easily identifiable and applicable to my situation as a woman in this industry.
\nAnd, like “Bossypants,” sometimes a book doesn\u2019t have to come from the business section of your local bookstore to find your ah-ha moment \u2013 whether it\u2019s personal or professional.
\nElon Musk recommends everyone read Walter Isaacson\u2019s \u201cBenjamin Franklin: An American Life<\/a>.\u201d Bill Gates recommends \u201cWhat If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions<\/a>\u201d by Randall Munroe (which is also entertaining and excellent, by the way). And Steve Jobs recommended Herman Melville\u2019s classic \u201cMoby Dick<\/a>.\u201d Hell, Richard Branson even sited \u201c50 Shades of Gray<\/a>\u201d as his inspiration for launching ebooks on Virgin Atlantic flights.
\nWhat would you add to this list? Has a non-business book helped influence your personal or professional life, outlook, or experience? I\u2019d love to hear what you\u2019d add.<\/p>\n

\n

\"\"Aimee has a dirty little secret – she hates business books. But even so, she finds a way to glean business insight elsewhere. What non-business books have helped influence your personal or professional life? <\/em>Comment below or\u00a0email her directly<\/span><\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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