Gregor
Having already watched the film based on this book I knew what to expect going in. Nonetheless I was very much interested throughout, especially the sections following Michael Burry. I must admit that most of the Wall Street jargon was still going over my head even by the end of the book, although I read this in one sitting on a flight which may well have affected my comprehension.
Having already watched the film based on this book I knew what to expect going in. Nonetheless I was very much interested throughout, especially the sections following Michael Burry. I must admit that most of the Wall Street jargon was still going over my head even by the end of the book, although I read this in one sitting on a flight which may well have affected my comprehension.
The author's passion for learning is clear from the off, and I especially enjoyed his conclusion that at the end of his ultralearning projects he always found that he had barely scratched the surface of the topic in question. In terms of practical advice, the focus on "metalearning" was insightful and I enjoyed the brief exploration of the Polgar family and what it takes to "raise a genius". The advice on language learning is also largely sound (based on my own experience). Overall a worthwhile and enjoyable read.
The author's passion for learning is clear from the off, and I especially enjoyed his conclusion that at the end of his ultralearning projects he always found that he had barely scratched the surface of the topic in question. In terms of practical advice, the focus on "metalearning" was insightful and I enjoyed the brief exploration of the Polgar family and what it takes to "raise a genius". The advice on language learning is also largely sound (based on my own experience). Overall a worthwhile and enjoyable read.