Throughout the course of the week, we had the opportunity to do Q&A with various people in the professional world of startups and advertising. One question I made sure to ask during my visits was,“what books would you recommend to a young adult transitioning from college to the workforce?”

Here are some books mentioned & which I wrote down. These can potentially provide some insight as as to how you can establish yourself and your career.

1.) The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the age of Amazon

2.) Shoe Dog

3.) Z.E.R.O. Zero paid media as the new marketing model

4.) Hug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints and Keep Your Customers

I hope these help to not only inspire you guys as you continue to weigh your options for the months ahead, but also to give you some perspective. Just keep in mind that even the greats (Uncle Phil included!) faced tremendous self-doubts before being able to share their creations and visions with the world. Be patient, embrace the doubts and keep pushing forward.

- Esty_thedude