The Peter Principle

Rating:
Summary: Looks satirical but is actually quite serious
Review: This book's subject has been described as "satirical sociology". It's a rather short book that consists of made-up stories about administrative and business hierarchies. Some (if not all) of them are based on true events. Mr. Peter has given his characters funny names and the stories make you laugh frequently, but actually the message of the book is very serious. Mr. Peter demonstrates that endless climbing higher and higher is bound to lead your life into a dead end.

The book's fun to read and, in my opinion, delivers really valuable knowledge. It helps you to stand hold to the pressure from the environment that is telling you that when you are not successful with something, you just need to keep trying harder and investing more. Mr. Peter helps you realise why this won't work.

I have heard that some US government institutions are actually applying Mr. Peter's discoveries in their organization.

If you liked "Parkinson's Law", you'll enjoy this book as well. (And vice versa.)