As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the books that have inspired and enriched us throughout 2024. This year's selection brings together works filled with profound insights and remarkable storytelling, offering a wealth of inspiration for the year ahead.
年末将至，诺迈精心呈现2024年度书单，与大家共同分享一年的阅读收获。这些佳作蕴含深刻的思想与精彩的故事，为新的一年注入灵感与启迪。值此辞旧迎新之际，诺迈祝愿大家新年平安喜乐，共启美好未来！
01
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
滚雪球：沃伦·巴菲特和他的财富人生
Alice Schroeder
艾丽斯·施罗德
This book recounts the life and times of Warren Buffett, one of the most respected figures in the world. From his early childhood to the many stories of deals and tough choices that shaped him, it reveals the experiences that formed the man we know today. A biography of one of the most legendary investors of our time, it offers a profound look into the principles and decisions that defined his extraordinary success.
本书讲述了全球最受尊敬人物之一沃伦·巴菲特的生平。从他的童年到许多关键交易和艰难选择的故事，这些塑造了今天我们所知的巴菲特。这本传记深入展现了这位传奇投资者的非凡人生，揭示了他成功背后形成的原则和决策。
02
How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development
置身事内
Xiaohuan Lan
兰小欢
This book, a bestseller in China with over a million copies sold, depicts the role played by the Chinese government in China‘s economic development. It explains how the Chinese government has gradually established and improved market mechanisms while promoting economic growth. The book particularly points out that the Chinese government not only governs the economy through policy guidance but also directly participates in the process of urbanization and industrialization as part of the market. It also introduces the specific mechanisms of government involvement in economic activities, which forms a bridge between economic theory and the reality of China.
本书畅销中国，销量超过一百多万本，描绘了中国政府在中国经济发展中的作用。它解释了中国政府如何在推动经济增长的同时，逐步建立和完善市场机制。书中特别指出，中国政府不仅通过政策引导来治理经济，还作为市场的一部分，直接参与城市化和工业化的进程。书中还介绍了政府在经济活动中介入的具体机制，架起了经济理论与中国现实之间的桥梁。
03
Think Again
重新思考
Adam Grant
亚当·格兰特
Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In Think Again, Adam Grant highlights the power of cognitive flexibility, explaining how challenging our ingrained beliefs can lead to smarter decisions, stronger collaborations, and a deeper understanding of complex issues. For M&A professionals, this book reminds us that the best decisions often come from questioning old assumptions, letting go of outdated ideas, embracing flexible thinking, and prioritizing humility and curiosity. In the fast-changing world of global M&A, this mindset is not just important—it’s essential for staying ahead and achieving long-term success.
智力通常被认为是思考和学习的能力，但在这个快速变化的时代，重新思考和放下旧观念的能力可能更加重要。在《重新思考》一书中，亚当·格兰特强调了认知灵活性的力量，阐述了通过挑战固有的信念，我们能够做出更明智的决策、更高效的合作，并对复杂问题有更深入的理解。对于并购行业的从业者，这本书提醒我们，最优的决策往往源于质疑已有的假设，摒弃过时的观念，培养灵活的思维方式，把谦逊和好奇心放在首位。在全球并购的快速变化中，这种心态不仅重要，而且是保持领先和实现长期成功的关键所在。
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