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> Just want to point out that lists like these do suffer from <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias>.
by yrgulation 4y ago
> Just want to point out that lists like these do suffer from <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias>.
Worse. These books are like porn. They are not real but a mimic the real act. No one I know and is rich can thank their success to reading these types of books. It's like people living to 100 when asked what helped them live that long and they come up with all sorts of made up reasons.
- wyem 4y agoWell, a few of the founders have clearly mentioned how their business has been influenced by their recommended book. It depends on the book. And of course reading alone doesn't make anyone successful. A good book is like having a mentor.
- yrgulation 4y agoHelps with sales. I would endorse books for a fee as well.
- chiefalchemist 4y agoReading is the closest thing we have to a Vulcan mindmeld. In terms of transfer it's faster than listing and watching. It's like having multiple mentors.