SURELY YOU'RE JOKING MR. FEYNMAN BY RICHARD FEYNMAN
-I loved this book for its humor, everyday practicality, how relatable it felt even without having a background in physics or knowledge about the pranks and experiments he conducted. As well as the book being well-written in the sense that it reads as if you're sitting on the couch with him as he's telling you stories about his life, all with a child-like sense of wonder and enthusiasm about the world.
THE $12 MILLION STUFFED SHARK BY DON THOMPSON
-I'm interested in the high-finance and fine-art worlds and this book discussed how they both go together - money and art - in an informative, quick-paced way.
THE BUY SIDE BY TURNEY DUFF
-For its humor, honesty, and how well written it was in terms of it being a page turner while also providing you with an insightful account about the high-finance industry.
MOLLY'S GAME BY MOLLY BLOOM
-It was an entertaining, quick-paced read about the private, high-stakes poker industry with an assortment of participants.
MONEYBALL, LIAR'S POKER & THE BIG SHORT BY MICHAEL LEWIS
-I thought they were all entertaining reads, while also being insightful about their respective subjects.
STEVE JOBS BY WALTER ISAACSON
-It was an illuminating read to me.
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Separately, these books are on my list to read if anyone has opinions about them:
Surely you are joking Mr Feynman - He was a brilliant man, but I also get a weird vibe from him. I all his books, he comes across as the man who knows is more brilliant than the vast majority of other people, he wants to be considered as a simple man with more persistence and curious attitude than other simpletons, and at the end, I realize that the fake humbleness is pretty insufferable. Come on, Feynman.
I have read "Principles". Good ideas in the first 2 chapters, but I got tired of the relentless, religious-like search for improvement no matter the psychological cost, the weirdness, and, ultimately, the boredom.
He reminded me of a former housemate who was constantly searching for the deep truth when he was talking to his girlfriends. Don't be that weirdo.
-I loved this book for its humor, everyday practicality, how relatable it felt even without having a background in physics or knowledge about the pranks and experiments he conducted. As well as the book being well-written in the sense that it reads as if you're sitting on the couch with him as he's telling you stories about his life, all with a child-like sense of wonder and enthusiasm about the world.
THE $12 MILLION STUFFED SHARK BY DON THOMPSON
-I'm interested in the high-finance and fine-art worlds and this book discussed how they both go together - money and art - in an informative, quick-paced way.
THE BUY SIDE BY TURNEY DUFF
-For its humor, honesty, and how well written it was in terms of it being a page turner while also providing you with an insightful account about the high-finance industry.
MOLLY'S GAME BY MOLLY BLOOM
-It was an entertaining, quick-paced read about the private, high-stakes poker industry with an assortment of participants.
MONEYBALL, LIAR'S POKER & THE BIG SHORT BY MICHAEL LEWIS
-I thought they were all entertaining reads, while also being insightful about their respective subjects.
STEVE JOBS BY WALTER ISAACSON
-It was an illuminating read to me.
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Separately, these books are on my list to read if anyone has opinions about them:
-Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick
-Principles by Ray Dalio
-A Man For All Markets by Edward Thorp