Principles

Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto)
Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto)

Finance people aren't as smart as they tell you they are.

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The Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
The Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

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Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Incerto)
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Incerto)

You could get 100% of the core principles of investing and business from these Taleb books.

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Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life (Incerto)
Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life (Incerto)

One of the best principles in investing and building businesses. You can look at any economic transaction with this lense and quickly see the pitfalls.

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How to Lie with Statistics
How to Lie with Statistics

Business typically comes down to numbers, so you should be versed in how they're used or often misused.

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Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion
Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion

Behind most areas of business is persuasion. Sales, marketing, recruiting, etc. Charlie Munger loves this book.

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