Category Archives: Investing & Finance

Timeless Money Creating Principles from The Richest Man in Babylon

By Scott | November 22, 2008 | Follow me on Twitter

The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason
Pub. Date: January 2002, Penguin Group
ISBN- 9780451205360
144 Pages
Success Rating:3

Why I Read this Book: This book touches on the fundamentals of personal finance and reminds us of the simplicity and discipline that have proven successful for thousands of years.

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The Risk of Being the Smartest Guy in the Room: When Genius Failed

By Scott | November 7, 2008 | Follow me on Twitter

When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long Term Capital Management
by Roger Lowenstein
Pub. Date: October 2001, Random House
ISBN- 9780375758256
264 Pages
Success Rating:3

Why I Read this Book: This is an incredible lesson of the destruction caused by greed an arrogance. I thought it was fitting given what our economy is currently facing.

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The Art of Heads I Win, Tails I Don’t Lose Much Investing: The Dhandho Investor

By Scott | October 1, 2008 | Follow me on Twitter

The Dhandho  Investor
by Mohnish Pabrai
Pub. Date: September 2006, Wiley, John & Sons
ISBN- 9780470055892
176Pages
Success Rating:4

Why I Read this Book: Pabrai has proven his application of value investing to be hugely successful. I wanted to learn what made it real for him. He has been a great teacher.

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How to Buy a Dollar for Fifty Cents: The Little Book of Value Investing

By Scott | September 23, 2008 | Follow me on Twitter

The Little Book of Value Investing
by Christopher H. Browne
Pub. Date: April 2007, Wiley, John & Sons
ISBN- 9780470043899
183 Pages
Success Rating:3

Why I Read this Book: With the intensity of today’s market, I wanted a quick recap of true value investing. This hit all the key points.

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