Scott H Young Podcast (Ep 122) - How to pick which books to read
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Aug 18, 2020 A practical guide to choosing which books to read. Explores a hierarchy from beginner pop books to specialist research. Discusses why advanced books can feel unhelpful and when to expect unlearning. Advises reading broadly to correct blind spots and warns against deeply misleading low-level titles.
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Best Book Depends On The Reader
- The best book is the one that teaches you something important you didn't already know.
- A book's value depends on the reader's prior knowledge, so impact varies by person.
Reading As An Inverted Pyramid
- Scott describes reading as an inverted pyramid with layers from entry-level to primary research.
- Higher layers add nuance but can replace or reorganize earlier assumptions, not just refine them.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad Revisited
- Scott recounts reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad when young and later finding critiques that challenged its investing advice.
- He still sees it as useful for beginners but potentially harmful for experienced investors.
