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Brett Atlas is a licensed attorney who has owned businesses in several different industries, including construction, distribution, finance, technology, and real estate.

In addition to writing Three Things Matter Most, Atlas is a senior writer for the popular whiskey blog Bourbon & Banter; his articles have also appeared in several whiskey-related publications.

In his work with the Bourbon Crusaders, a philanthropic-minded group of whiskey enthusiasts, he has helped raise millions of dollars for various charitable organizations. Originally from Chic ...more

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Three Things Matter Most: Linking Time, Relationships, and Money

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In my book Three Things Matter Most, I conclude that time is the most valuable resource we have, and the choices we make will make all the difference. For those just beginning a career -or even interviewing for their first internship- there is no better use of time than unlocking the indispensable professional wisdom found in the pages of these five books. Truth be told, I could recommend 20 books

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