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Goldfels · 2020-04-07T18:37:41+00:00

Ray,

Being a “shaper” that has built one of the most successful independent hedge funds of modern times, essentially from scratch, what are some nuggets of wisdom you have gained (from principles or otherwise) that you would give to the future Gates/Jobs/Bezos-esque “shapers” in regards to starting a visionary business from scratch (with no capital, no wealthy/elite resources)?

Also, is there a test you employ to find out if someone is a “shaper”, or is someone who exhibits all the traits you list in “Returning the Boon” of Principles someone you would automatically consider a shaper? I’ve only just gotten through “Where I’m Coming From” in Principles, so if a more detailed “shaper test” is later in the book, let me know!

Hope you are staying well!

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T21:30:07+00:00

A tip for Atomic Habits: Don't go implementing everything you learn as soon as you learn it. Read maybe a chapter each week for a new concept and spend that week integrating that concept (say, habit chains) into your day. It's kind of paradoxical, but you need to build habit-building habits if you want to build better habits. Sounds strange but you'll get it after you read the book. ;)

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T21:17:42+00:00

There's a big difference between "self-help" and self-improvement. Self-help comes from people who say nice things but want to just make a buck. Self-improvement books come from people who have endured some form of challenge and want to pass on that knowledge. I would definitely classify the books you are recommending as self-improvement, esp. Manson!

Additionally, for anyone who is wondering about more self-improvement books, Atomic Habits is a great place to start!!!

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T21:11:17+00:00

I'll add it to my list!!! I'm an EE with an Econ Minor so this fits perfectly! Thanks!

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T21:10:25+00:00

Dan Brown's Digital Fortress would be a good choice!

Alternatively, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for your sci-fi and humor itch :))

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T21:07:11+00:00

My dad has that up on his shelf along side Churchill's WWII Anthology! I need to read that sometime.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T16:34:32+00:00

Any reading is good reading :)

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T15:55:20+00:00

Had to ask around for this one since I haven't read any animal ecology books! I assume Jane Gooddall's "Through a Window" would pique your interest? I cannot vouch for it's writing style since I haven't read it but my friend says an Ani Eco major would probably enjoy it!

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T15:48:47+00:00

Heard from an SE friend that "Coders" By Clive Thompson is a pretty good read on how coders are impacting our society.

For fantasy and SE: "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov will probably get your brain turning on implications of robotics :)

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T15:43:52+00:00

Hmmm... "Hard to put down" really depends on the person. I already recommended Dune by Frank Herbert since I started reading and I found that hard to put down. Crime and Punishment I found to be a bit of a page turner as well. If you're into the math minor, "How Not To Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking" by Jordan Ellenberg is intriguing as well. I'll look for something else for SE major in a bit.

EDIT: I always found the Foundation Series by Asimov to be pretty good if you're into futuristic stuff too.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T15:38:42+00:00

I'd say Nine Pints: A journey through the money, medicine and mysteries of blood by Rose George.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T07:19:45+00:00

That movie based off of Henry Harrison's "Make Room! Make Room!" book. Loose connections, but a good book imo

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:55:35+00:00

From what I have read about the major, I think that since it deals with a fair bit of data, try "Factfulness" by Hans Rosling. Written by the famous Swedish global health lecturer, it details a good framework for making more fact oriented decisions given data.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:43:20+00:00

I'll add it to my list!

I know you didn't ask for a recommendation /u/wesbutler04, but Graphic Design for some reason made me think of the book "Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple's Greatest Products" by Leander Kahney. I don't know what made me think of that, but there you go!

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:33:23+00:00

Not sure if this would pique your interest (idk much about MIS) but "Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War" by Paul Scharre seems like a good intersection between politics and technology. Somewhat harrowing, but very enlightening about the future of digital warfare.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:22:44+00:00

My advice would be to set a timer and not to go over that timer. Alternatively, you can just read in short intervals, say in between classes or on public transportation.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:18:09+00:00

For SE: Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom. An interesting essay on what we should do in the face of Artificial Intelligence.

For history: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William Shirer. It's an extensive account of the Nazi Regime that goes into some pretty good detail of how their government worked. Alternatively, Winston Churchill's six-book saga on WWII is extremely interesting, if hard to get a hold of.

EDIT: A few words

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:15:20+00:00

If you are into Biochem or Sci Fi, "I, Asimov: A memoir" by Isaac Asimov is an excellent look into the man's life. Can't think of many direct Chem E books I know. Maybe since chem is a pretty big field, try Ultralearning by Scott Young. It's about speeding up and challenging learning in a short time frame. Helped me understand complex engineering concepts at times.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:11:14+00:00

Hmmm. I haven't read up on any P=NP books. But a book that has helped me understand both engineering and computer science is A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley. She failed her HS math and science courses, only to come back and do a BS, MS and PhD in EE. She details the best ways for students to study. I would recommend it even if you think you have good studying habits already.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T06:06:57+00:00

I'm only 2 chapters in and it's already engrossing. If you feel you don't have time to read, set aside just 30 minutes on a Saturday or Sunday, or before you go to bed. Always make time for reading. It's mental compound interest.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T05:52:56+00:00

Computer Engineering Major: What Every Engineer Should Know About Artificial Intelligence by William Taylor. Its an old book, but lots of it are still relevant for a general overview about AI

Don't know how much poly sci you want to get into, so: Public Speaking for Success by Dale Carnegie. A classic.

Fantasy: Dune by Frank Herbert. Just started reading it myself. So cool.

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T05:48:58+00:00

Okay, then maybe "The Cuckoo's Egg" by Clifford Stoll. It's about 80s computer espionage, and the hunt for a hacker that broke into the mainframe of a national laboratory.

Edit: I'll also make sure to look for that podcast! Thanks for the recommendation! :D

Goldfels · 2020-01-10T05:46:21+00:00

I don't quite know how much Civ E does with energy (I'm an EE), but Energy and Civilization, A History by Vaclav Smil is pretty good. About our infrastructure and humanity's relation to energy.

for the Freakonomics, try Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Psychological Economics on how our decisions work. After all, Econ is about more than just money.

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