Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Books Language: English Summary Taleb dives deep into (1) skin in the game, (2) Lindy Effect, (3) Minority Rule, (4) static vs dynamic equality. For fans of Taleb or books on risk and asymmetry. Read Antifragile first. Key Takeaways What I got out of […]
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary This book has impacted my thinking greatly. It’s all about asymmetries in life and how to have them work for you. “Just worry about Black Swan exposures, and life is easy” sums it up perfectly. A book to reread. Key
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Books Language: English Summary Changed my thinking about sudden, unexpected events. It provides models that help maximize the potential for sudden success while minimizing the risk of sudden ruin. The writing style is not for everyone. Key Takeaways What I got out of it
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Books Language: English Summary A good primer on the effect of randomness and asymmetry in our life, in business and in the world. Not as practical as Taleb’s Antifragile or Black Swan. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Fooled By Randomness was
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Reading Language: English Summary Hagstrom covers a few mental models from different fields – such as physics, biology and psychology – and how they can be applied to improve investment decisions. He neglected some important mental models and could’ve covered more ground. Seeking Wisdom
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Language: English Summary A primer on mental models in investing. Easier to read and more entertaining than Seeking Wisdom, but less than half the depth and breadth. The second half is repetitive and redundant. Key Takeaways Character traits that encourage mental models: intellectual curiosity,
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary The best book on decision making, learning how to think better, and better understanding ourselves (rationally) and others. Discusses our decision-making from different angles and includes useful questions to improve our decision-making and results in life. Key Takeaways What I
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