Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Learn the secret sauce to getting ahead on Wall Street, Main Street, or any competitive industry, no matter who you are
In The Way of the Wall Street Warrior, 25-year veteran investment banker and finance professional, Dave Liu, delivers a humorous and irreverent insider's guide on using tips, tricks, and science to get hired, get ahead, and thrive on Wall Street, Main Street, or any other competitive industry. Liu offers hilarious and insightful advice on everything from landing an interview to self-promotion to getting paid.
In this book, you'll discover:
- How to get that job you always wanted by standing apart from the crowd and making yourself appear unique
- How to read a room, in person or via Zoom, and why it's more important than reading the prospectus
- Why career longevity and "success" comes from doing the least amount of work for the most pay
- How mastering cognitive biases and understanding human nature can help you win the rat race
- How to make people think you're the smartest person in the room without actually being the smartest person in the room
- How to make sure you do everything in your power to get paid well (or at least not get screwed too badly)
- How any weakness or liability can be turned into an asset to further your career
- What comes after you've achieved huge success and made piles of money
Perfect for aspiring professionals climbing the corporate ladder, The Way of the Wall Street Warrior is a must-read guide for anyone in a highly competitive industry looking to get, and stay, ahead of the pack.
Synopsis
Learn the secret sauce to getting ahead on Wall Street, Main Street, or in any competitive industry
Dave learned how to win in investment banking the hard way. Now he is able to share tools that make it easier for budding bankers and other professionals to succeed.
--Frank Baxter, Former CEO of Jefferies and U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay
A must-read for anyone starting their career in Corporate America. Written with wit and humor, Dave's book shares valuable insights and lessons that would take a lifetime to learn otherwise. I highly recommend that anyone interested in advancing their career read this book.
--Harry Nelis, Partner of Accel and former Goldman Sachs banker
In The Way of the Wall Street Warrior, 25-year veteran investment banker and finance professional, Dave Liu, delivers a humorous and irreverent insider's guide to thrive on Wall Street, Main Street, or any other competitive industry. Liu offers hilarious and insightful advice on everything from landing an interview to self-promotion to getting paid.
In this book, you'll discover:
- How to get that job you always wanted
- How to read a room and then communicate effectively
- Why career longevity and "success" comes from doing the least amount of work for the most pay
- How mastering cognitive biases and understanding human nature can help you win the rat race
- How to make people think you're the smartest person in the room without actually being the smartest person in the room
- How to make sure you do everything in your power to get paid well (or at least not get screwed too badly)
- How to turn any weakness or liability into an asset to further your career
Perfect for aspiring professionals climbing the corporate ladder, The Way of the Wall Street Warrior is a must-read guide for anyone in a highly competitive industry looking to get, and stay, ahead of the pack.