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Investing | Mastering the Market Cycle - Howard Marks (2021)

Investing | Mastering the Market Cycle - Howard Marks (2021)

🐵 I. One-sentence summary: "Mastering the Market Cycle" by Howard Marks is a book that explores the market cycle, offering investment advice and strategies to help readers achieve success in volatile markets. 1. Understanding the Market Cycle * The market cycle is the natural progression of market conditions that result

Growth | 12 Rules for Life - Jordan Peterson (2018)

Growth | 12 Rules for Life - Jordan Peterson (2018)

🐵 I. Quick Summary: Jordan Peterson is a scholar, a professor of psychology at University of Toronto, and speaker who possesses a wizard-like ability to communicate with exceptional clarity, and I aspire to learn from his mastery of language. I am sure I am not exaggerating by saying he became the

Growth | Hero's Journey - Joseph Campbell (1990)

Growth | Hero's Journey - Joseph Campbell (1990)

🐵 I. Quick Summary: The "Hero's Journey" is a term coined by mythologist Joseph Campbell in his book "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." It describes a common pattern that runs through many of the world's mythological and storytelling traditions, and is considered

Leadership | Principles - Ray Dalio (2017)

Leadership | Principles - Ray Dalio (2017)

🐵 I. Quick Summary: Ray Dalio is by far one of the best investors I admire. I appreciate him more because he is spiritual and philosophical in spite of his analytical work in finance. He is also generous about mentoring others by writing books like "Principles" which is a

Investing | Active Portfolio Management - Richard Grinold & Ronald Kahn (1994)

Investing | Active Portfolio Management - Richard Grinold & Ronald Kahn (1994)

🐵 I. Quick Summary: "Active Portfolio Management" is a comprehensive guide to active investment management that covers various topics such as asset allocation, performance measurement, risk management, and trading. The book provides a framework for creating and implementing active investment strategies to generate alpha, or excess returns above the

Investing | The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel (2020)

Investing | The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel (2020)

🐵 I. One-sentence summary: "The Psychology of Money" explores how our emotions and biases impact our financial decisions and offer practical advice for making smart money choices. 1. The Power of Time * The impact of time on investing and financial decisions * The longer the time horizon, the greater the

Investing | Expected Returns - Antti Ilmanen (2011)

Investing | Expected Returns - Antti Ilmanen (2011)

🐵 I. Quick Summary: "Expected Returns" provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and evaluating different asset classes and constructing well-diversified portfolios. By considering a range of factors, such as valuation ratios, macroeconomic variables, and risk management strategies, investors can increase their chances of achieving their investment goals. 1. Introduction