Books That Broaden Business Students’ Perspective
Business school teaches you the theory of business — the frameworks, the financial models, the case studies. But real understanding comes from seeing how ideas collide with the messy, unpredictable world of people, markets, and technology. Over the years, I’ve found a handful of books that open your mind beyond the classroom. They explore the mental models, systems thinking, and creative problem-solving that shape great companies and great decision-makers. Here are eleven that I think business students will find useful: Charlie Munger 1. Poor Charlie's Almanac - Timeless lessons on decision-making and mental models from Charlie Munger. 2. Making things work - Insight into the systems-thinking approach that underlies modern technology and organizations. 3. The Snowball - A deep dive into Warren Buffett’s philosophy and long-term business perspective. 4. Fooled by randomness - A brilliant exploration of luck, probability, and human bias...