Book · 2017 · Investment advisors
A Man for All Markets
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It's called a man for all markets um the saint celeb wrote the forward and you can actually read the forward for free on nasim's website which is fantastic.
The best things said about it
Ed Thorp I'm reading his biography called man for all markets.
Why people recommend it
A Man for All Markets by Edward O. Thorp is a fascinating memoir detailing the life of the mathematical genius who revolutionized both casino gambling and Wall Street investing. David Senra enthusiastically recommended the book on Modern Wisdom, pointing out that Nassim Taleb wrote the foreword and that listeners can even read that foreword for free online. Around the same time, Shaan Puri mentioned on My First Million that he was actively reading Thorp's biography to glean practical business tricks and understand the author's unique quantitative background. Both podcast segments emphasized the remarkable journey of Edward Thorp, from beating the casino blackjack tables through probability theory to applying those same rigorous mathematical principles to quantitative hedge fund management. The book serves as an inspiring guide for individuals interested in risk management, probability, and financial markets, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a pioneer who systematically outsmarted both casinos and financial institutions. The widespread appreciation for Thorp's life story across different entrepreneurial and self-improvement podcasts highlights the broad appeal of his intellectual rigor, perseverance, and innovative approach to conquering complex systems.
Every mention
David Senra it's called a man for all markets um the saint celeb wrote the forward and you can actually read the forwar… 1
“it's called a man for all markets um the saint celeb wrote the forward and you can actually read the forward for free on nasim's website which is fantastic”
Shaan Puri Ed Thorp I'm reading his biography called man for all markets 1
“Ed Thorp I'm reading his biography called man for all markets”
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Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and now Edward o Thorp legendary blackjack player hedge fund manager and mathematics professor and author of beat the dealer and a man for all markets from Las Vegas to Wall Street”
“And my book has a little section about that called the rule of 72.”
“Your books Beat the Dealer, Beat the Market, and A Man for All Markets, subtitle from Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market.”
“he's also the author of a man forall markets subtitle from Las Vegas to Wall Street how I beat the dealer and the market”