Founders #223 · · 3 books
Unstoppable: Siggi Wilzig's Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend
The book this episode covers
Unstoppable
Joshua M. Greene · Reading rank 247 · in 1 other episode
David closes the episode with a strong recommendation, calling the book fantastic, fascinating, entertaining, and educational.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
A Man for All Markets
Edward O. Thorp · Reading rank 14 · in 16 other episodes
David says he had just reread “Ed Thorp’s autobiography”; the title is inferred as A Man for All Markets, Thorp’s indexed memoir.
Reread language
Do Things That Don't Scale
Paul Graham · Reading rank 346 · in 5 other episodes
David calls Paul Graham's essay 'Do Things That Don't Scale' a great essay.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
Each note is a short paraphrase of why David brings the book up. Book pages show every piece of evidence and its review status. How ranking works