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What I’ve been reading: “Fooled by Randomness” (+ Book Summary)
In “Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets,” Lebanese American essayist Nassim Nicholas Taleb discusses cognitive biases and irrationalities that drive human behavior and decision-making. Principal ideas: Luck, chance, and randomness play a … Continue reading
Roger Ebert: “Try to contribute joy to the world”
After surviving a disfiguring spell of thyroid cancer, legendary film critic and Pulitzer Prize-winner Roger Ebert passed away on Wednesday at age 70. Roger Ebert wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times for 46 years and syndicated his movie reviews to more … Continue reading
John Bogle’s “Little Book of Common Sense Investing” [Leadership Reading #2]
“In investing, the winning strategy for reaping the rewards of capitalism depends on owning businesses, not trading stocks,” argues John Bogle in making a strong case for low-cost index funds in his text, “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing.” … Continue reading
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Maria Bartiromo’s “The 10 Laws of Enduring Success” [Leadership Reading #1]
Success consists of recognizing opportunity, being optimistic, following our passions, keeping good relations, and making the best of circumstances that life presents us. The elements of accomplishment have been widely written about since the dawn of publishing. Each year, several … Continue reading
