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A Man for All Markets
From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market
Book • 2017
In this book, Edward O. Thorp recounts his remarkable career, from inventing card counting systems to beat blackjack dealers, to developing mathematical formulas that gave him an edge in the financial markets.
Thorp's story includes his invention of the world's first wearable computer to predict roulette outcomes, his detection of the Bernie Madoff scheme, and his interactions with notable figures like Warren Buffett and Rudy Giuliani.
The book offers practical wisdom on investing, asset allocation, and wealth management, making it an intellectual thrill ride for readers interested in finance and mathematics.
Thorp's story includes his invention of the world's first wearable computer to predict roulette outcomes, his detection of the Bernie Madoff scheme, and his interactions with notable figures like Warren Buffett and Rudy Giuliani.
The book offers practical wisdom on investing, asset allocation, and wealth management, making it an intellectual thrill ride for readers interested in finance and mathematics.
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, highlighting Thorp's advice on focusing on games where one has an edge.


David Senra

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#329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)
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as an autobiography of a genius in finance, mentioning Ken Griffin's early interaction with him.


David Senra

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#384 Ken Griffin: Founder of Citadel and Citadel Securities
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in relation to the advice of only playing games where you have an edge.


David Senra

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#295 I had dinner with Charlie Munger
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, referencing Thorp's autobiography and his focus on having an edge in investments.


David Senra

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#278 Peter Thiel
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as a blueprint for a balanced and successful life.


David Senra

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#191 Naval Ravikant (A Guide to Wealth and Happiness)
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as a thrilling memoir detailing Thorpe's life and achievements in mathematics and finance.


David Senra

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#222 Ed Thorp (My personal blueprint)
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as one of his books.


Tim Ferriss

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#739: Brené Brown and Edward O. Thorp
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as one of his books.


Tim Ferriss

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#739: Brené Brown and Edward O. Thorp
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in relation to the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme.


David Senra

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#348 The Financial Genius Behind A Century of Wall Street Scandals: Ivar Kreuger
Mentioned as a book detailing the author's experiences in blackjack and investing.

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#604: Master Investor Ed Thorp on How to Think for Yourself, Mental Models for the Second Half of Life, How to Be Inner-Directed, How Basic Numeracy Is a Superpower, and The Dangers of Investing Fads





