Most business books provide examples of success stories: profitable enterprises, thriving entrepreneurs, and effective case studies. This book offers aha moments.

In "Musings of a Most Observant Man: The House Always Wins," author Brad G. Philbrick pulls from his years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to offer a host of valuable lessons and observations that allow you to learn-and laugh-from the actions of others. After all, let's face it: We learn just as much if not more from stupid decisions.

Using poker analogies that recognize a career path can be a gamble in which...