A Groundhog Career among Best Books of 2025

The year is still in its early stages, and it can already feel overwhelming to navigate the multitude of new book recommendations available. We have compiled a list of nonfiction and novels that have left a significant impression on us, presented in no particular order. Among these titles, some stand out as particularly noteworthy, while others may resonate more with specific readers. We anticipate that several of these selections will remain prominent as we approach our end-of-year best-of lists.

Our editors and critics have thoughtfully chosen a diverse range of compelling, notable, and engaging reads that span various themes and styles. It is important to approach this list with an understanding that our reading experience is vast, yet not exhaustive.

Curating such a selection inevitably involves both inclusion and exclusion. While some titles have garnered enthusiasm from certain members of our team, others have proven to be less captivating. Therefore, we invite you to explore this wide-ranging sampling of what the CEOWORLD magazine editors consider to be some of the year’s best books.

A Groundhog Career: A tale of career traps and how to escape them by Dr. David Oxley & Dr. Helmut Schuster

‍As we start our careers, we are encouraged to compete for promotions, pay raises, and bonuses. But how far should we go in this competition? More importantly, what happens if we restrict our thinking to just this mindset? In trying to navigate and gain an edge in the system, we might resort to shortcuts or tricks. In the early stages of our careers, it can be very tempting to focus on tactics that help us move ahead.