Posted by: hellonico on: April 23, 2008
I’ve just finished an awesome book this week, from that author Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Pretty hard to get his point through, but I think the most significant quote I have on it, is “The only thing Lady Fortuna doesn’t have a hand on, is your behavior” . I think that is pretty well explained. Basically we need to react to whatever is happening to us, and that’s the root of one’s strength, as opposed to any specific knowledge we may have aquired so far.
Nassim is a genius. Not only is the book proposing some very interesting theories (whether you agree or not, is another story) but it’s also a delight to read. The chapters are filled with funny to read quotes, easy to understand examples, and . have to say, I was really impressed by the references section at the end of the book.
The book is on amazon of course, and the funny point is that two versions of that book have very different comments.
Definitely my best book of the year so far.
On my way to read the “Black Swan”, which looks like is taking the whole idea one step higher. Keep posted.
