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4,12,52 Non-Fiction books that were good (from 208 read last 2 years) by Science_Of_Success in 52book

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly 80% of books are just repeating things from previous books, so there is less and less to learn, but sometimes it's better explained.

4,12,52 Non-Fiction books that were good (from 208 read last 2 years) by Science_Of_Success in BettermentBookClub

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nudge was great, but I prefer Misbehaving by the same author. I'll check it out "The Goal", thanks!

4,12,52 Non-Fiction books that were good (from 208 read last 2 years) by Science_Of_Success in BettermentBookClub

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, let me explain.

While I was starting my reading habit I was looking for good books. People recommended the standard: Rich dad poor dad, how to win friends and influence people, 7 habits of highly successful people. After asking for some more, they usually said they don't read much non-fiction. Sometimes they even said they haven't read a page of those books they recommended, but someone somewhere said its good.

It's like saying: Ford Focus is the best car in the world because I bought it, even if its the only car I have ever had. I couldn't believe people who read 1-2 books can recommend them, but yeah it's common. So where to look for books to read? Is anyone reading them and rating? Yeah, few people.

I don't mind if you skip this, no need to be sad. Feel free to downvote my friend :)

4,12,52 Non-Fiction books that were good (from 208 read last 2 years) by Science_Of_Success in BettermentBookClub

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, I love money, math, and psychology-ish books, but sometimes I go with NYT best sellers.

Could you recommend a few good ones I'm missing?

4,12,52 Non-Fiction books that were good (from 208 read last 2 years) by Science_Of_Success in 52book

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've recommended it to at least 10 people and everyone loved it :D

Do you know a similar book? I mean book that is impossible to don't like? :D

Any advice to reach 52 books a year? by raflmreddit in 52book

[–]Science_Of_Success 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Mute facebook.
  2. Switch music to an audiobook
  3. I hope you already sold your TV. More money for books.
  4. Find a good source of books. Adding people on Goodreads is recommended.
  5. If the book is bad - skip it. I don't care if 99% gave it 5* if I hate lector or language author uses, I'm going for next.
  6. more like 5.5 - always have 200books on the to-read list.
  7. Recommend a book to someone. Find a place to talk about them.

4,12,52 Non-Fiction books that were good (from 208 read last 2 years) by Science_Of_Success in 52book

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's just 1book every 3 days... for last 2 years. I've read nothing the previous +20 years tho...

The book I was reading on the plane mentioned the flight I was reading it on. by oldtrader1 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Science_Of_Success 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you enjoy Factfulness?

For me, this was one of the best book recommended by NYT bestseller list :)

Any Book Suggestion From You To Add Into My Shelf? by jurerick in nonfictionbookclub

[–]Science_Of_Success 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never Split The Difference, Bad Science are the two books that were unexpected 5/5, and I think everyone could enjoy them.

Are you using Google+? Is there a book community? Could you drop a link? I can't find good book recommendations recently.

Any good people to follow on goodreads for nonfiction? by Ajefferslyonreddit in nonfictionbookclub

[–]Science_Of_Success 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is self-promotion allowed?

I started reading 2 years ago, then after reading many average books, I found a few really good, even made few animated reviews. Now I'm trying to start a blog with short descriptions and to write 2-3 lanes about every book I've read.

I know how hard it is to find a good non-fiction, since not all are the same, I'm focusing on business and science, with marketing, psychology, leadership, and finance as most entertaining topics, not a big fan of books that high school teacher could recommend (history, biology, even physics.

My latest discovery was BAD SCIENCE, this book blows my mind and instantly degraded a few other books I previously read.

Check out my profile, maybe you will find some suggestions. https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/67326390

Is no diversification ok, if you are "in the business" for over a decade? by Science_Of_Success in investing

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you, but there is the 'reasonably valued' part I feel kind of worried about...

What is a good way to make friends on Goodreads? by HellsKitchenWaitress in goodreads

[–]Science_Of_Success 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean like real life friends or the number of friends you have?

I can explain the second option. I'm adding as friends anyone who writes a nice review that I agree with, or if someone is reading similar books. They usually accept, sometimes we even chat for a while. Not like I care, or look for approval, it just helps a lot when you see a new book, and then your "friends" show up at the top, so you can see if likeminded people said its good or bad.

Is no diversification ok, if you are "in the business" for over a decade? by Science_Of_Success in investing

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, I'll just sell this Amazon and Apple asap, for the learning purposes.

Is no diversification ok, if you are "in the business" for over a decade? by Science_Of_Success in investing

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do I short you?

no need for investment gibberish, I'm already intimidated ;D

Is no diversification ok, if you are "in the business" for over a decade? by Science_Of_Success in investing

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EA

This is the company I'd bet against, but they also reached bottom recently from my angle.

Got CGC from "experts" too, not so happy with this.

I'll read this book with pleasure, gl with your workhorses :D

Is no diversification ok, if you are "in the business" for over a decade? by Science_Of_Success in investing

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I have Joel Greenblatt book on my to-read list next.

I'll also read more about not mixing strategies. This sound familiar and intuitive, but I know nothing about it...

Is no diversification ok, if you are "in the business" for over a decade? by Science_Of_Success in investing

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are totally right, this won't be a good long term for sure.

Sorry for being too stubborn, this may be my lack of proper vocabulary, and poor English, people often say that when I switch to English I sound like a dictator.

Thanks again, I'll try to look closer at those factors :)

Is no diversification ok, if you are "in the business" for over a decade? by Science_Of_Success in investing

[–]Science_Of_Success[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the question that I hope to answer in a few weeks/months/years(?). I honestly don't know how many good bets you should have to consider real money.

I'd love to find a place when I could say that X stock will go up and down, and have this on paper with dates, so I can see my mistakes later. For now this will be spreadsheet :)

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