How to Make Wealth
, subject: Essay on skill, determination, and luck in company building
David cites the essay’s point that a large random multiplier of luck affects company success, and connects its makers theme to building good things as how wealth gets created.
About the book
Published online in 2004 after appearing in Hackers & Painters, the essay distinguishes wealth from money and examines the risk and effort involved in startup ownership.
Why read it
Best if you want David’s citation of the essay’s point that a large random multiplier of luck affects company success, and his connection of its makers theme to building good things as how wealth gets created.
Key themes
- Luck in company success
- Making as wealth creation
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 2 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Paul Graham — David cites the essay's point that a large random multiplier of luck affects company success.
- Paul Graham's Essays Part 3 — David connects this essay's 'makers' theme to the idea that building good things is how wealth gets created.
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