“Tim Kreider’s writing is heartbreaking, brutal and hilarious—usually at the same time. He can do in a few pages what I need several hours of screen time and tens of millions to accomplish. And he does it better. Come to think of it, I’d rather not do a blurb. I am beginning to feel bad …
What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars (#29)
(Photo: Ariel H.) “One of the rare noncharlatanic books in finance.” – Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan and Antifragile “There is more to be learned from Jim Paul’s true story of failure than from a stack of books promising to reveal the secret formula for success…this compact volume is filled with a …
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The Obstacle Is The Way — The Tim Ferriss Book Club, Book #4
This post is about the fourth book in the Tim Ferriss Book Club, which is limited to books that have dramatically impacted my life. All previous selections can be found here. Enjoy! “Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.” — PUBLILIUS SYRUS The last two weeks have been disaster after disaster for me: A dear …
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The Art of Learning: The Tool of Choice for Top Athletes, Traders, and Creatives
This post is about the third book in the Tim Ferriss Book Club, which is limited to books that have dramatically impacted my life. Enjoy! “I strongly recommend [The Art of Learning] for anyone who lives in a world of competition, whether it’s sports or business or anywhere else.” – Mark Messier, 6-Time Stanley Cup …
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Daily Rituals — The Tim Ferriss Book Club, Book #2
This post is about the second book in the Tim Ferriss Book Club, which is limited to books that have dramatically impacted my life. The first selection was Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. The second is Daily Rituals by Mason Currey. Enjoy! I’m endlessly fascinated by routines and rituals. What do the most successful people do …
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The Tim Ferriss Book Club Launches — Book #1: Vagabonding
The book Vagabonding traveled with me around the globe for 18 months. This post is a dream come true. Starting in college, I’ve fantasized about somehow driving fantastic but under-appreciated books into the limelight. I have a soft spot for out-of-print tomes and niche publications. Flash forward, nearly 15 years later… After three #1 bestsellers, …
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