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How to Make Wealth

Paul Graham, 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.

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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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