A living collection of the books that shape my thinking.
You’ll find summaries, highlights, and why each book earned its spot.
Crowds chase emotion. Individuals seek truth. In this deep-dive on contrary thinking, we explore how skepticism, solitude, and independent reasoning can lead to better decisions
—in markets and in life.
“When everyone thinks alike, everyone is likely to be wrong.”
This book is less about picking stocks and more about building the kind of life—and internal world—that allows you to do it well. A reflective, practical guide to reshaping your habits, environment, and thinking to become a wiser investor.
"Reach enlightenment faster and with fewer missteps."
Written in 1912 yet strikingly relevant today, this classic explores how crowd psychology, emotional bias, and inverted reasoning drive market behavior. Selden breaks down the tug-of-war between impulsive traders and steady accumulators, helping readers spot turning points, understand “the crowd,” and think independently.
"The greatest fault of ninety-nine out of one hundred active traders is being bullish at high prices and bearish at low prices."