Nette, kurzweilige Lektüre mit vielen humorvollen aber auch lehrreichen Börsengeschichten. Nicht unbedingt zur persönlichen Weiterbildung zu empfehlenNette, kurzweilige Lektüre mit vielen humorvollen aber auch lehrreichen Börsengeschichten. Nicht unbedingt zur persönlichen Weiterbildung zu empfehlen, da das Buch wenig handfeste Ratschläge aufweist. Eher für diejenigen geeignet, die einfach interessiert sind an der Geschichte der Börse, volkswirtschaftlichen Zusammenhängen oder der Spekulation mit Wertpapieren. ...more
Nothing much to say, just another great Connelly book. If you like his Bosch series, you'll love this one as well. And I sure do.Nothing much to say, just another great Connelly book. If you like his Bosch series, you'll love this one as well. And I sure do....more
This is a GREAT book if you are a self-trained individual pursuing the Ironman dream or trying to shave off some minutes of your personal record. It iThis is a GREAT book if you are a self-trained individual pursuing the Ironman dream or trying to shave off some minutes of your personal record. It is very detailed and in-depth and Matt puts a lot of focus on helping you understand the purpose of the sessions and what each element of training is meant to provide. I can't stress this enough because it is a key part of his approach. Other books that I've read pretty much only subscriped a training plan and I would follow it along as smoothly as I could but I hardly ever understood the value of the sessions I did. With Matts approach this is vastly different and it helped me a lot in figuring out the bigger picture of my season.
I have to add though that I think this is not the ideal book for somebody that is completely new to triathlon. It can and will seem overwhelming if you are just starting out and I think a beginner would be better off to read a more basic book and start out on his quest with a less specific training approach to just get rolling. Then, after a few months you might want to start picking up this book and refining your approach.
Again: this is probably one of the best, if not the best resource to craft a perfect training plan for yourself if you want to get really serious. But it can easily lead to you putting the whole thing off altogether if you have no previous experience and it can seem like a very daunting task at first....more
Reading this book just when the year came to a close was perfect timing. It contains very pragmatic advice to implement new habits and makes a good caReading this book just when the year came to a close was perfect timing. It contains very pragmatic advice to implement new habits and makes a good case for doing so. It also nudged me to take a hard look at some of me bad habits. I particularly liked the hands-down style of the book with step by step instructions to set up new habits for the long run. Definitely a favorite and on my re-read list for the next year to see if I am following through appropriately....more
While I agree with a lot of concepts in this book, not everything struck home. The facts are usually either pretty thin or already widely known. For mWhile I agree with a lot of concepts in this book, not everything struck home. The facts are usually either pretty thin or already widely known. For me personally, there was little to gain here. I felt it was still not a waste of my time because it once again lays out a very simple, yet important message: Live a simple life. Don't eat crap. Be more mindful. Don't be a greedy a**. Can't hear these things often enough....more
An instant favorite. I was hooked by this book the second I opened it on my Kindle and I finished it in one sitting. It is hilarious to read, yet it cAn instant favorite. I was hooked by this book the second I opened it on my Kindle and I finished it in one sitting. It is hilarious to read, yet it contains valuable applicable advice. And it motivates the heck out of you. I am sure I will be back to re-read this book numerous times in the future. Highly recommend it!...more
The book was entertaining enough to reach the end, but that's pretty much it. I credit that to Mansons tongue-in-cheek writing style more than the conThe book was entertaining enough to reach the end, but that's pretty much it. I credit that to Mansons tongue-in-cheek writing style more than the content of the book. At times it felt like a random series of anecdotes from his or somebody else's life that seemed to me had little bearing on the actual topic of the book....more
Here are some alternative titles that would be adequate for this book: 1) "Basic Chemistry for Dummies", 2) "How Our World Actually Works", 3) "There Here are some alternative titles that would be adequate for this book: 1) "Basic Chemistry for Dummies", 2) "How Our World Actually Works", 3) "There is Still Hope if We Stop Being Ignorant Fools". In short: Everything I needed and wanted to read about. Must read book that I wish a lot of political decision makers would read. And also it should be a required lecture before any person is allowed to cast a vote in the next election....more
This being my second book by Levi I went into it with some background knowledge. Had I not read "If this is a man", I suspect it would have been a litThis being my second book by Levi I went into it with some background knowledge. Had I not read "If this is a man", I suspect it would have been a little difficult to follow. Some of the stories seemed a bit random to me. In total, I still enjoyed reading it....more
Hands down, the Harry Bosch series is my crime fiction find of the year. I tore through five books already in the last 3 months and every single one oHands down, the Harry Bosch series is my crime fiction find of the year. I tore through five books already in the last 3 months and every single one of them got me hooked. So stoked there are many more left!...more
I was skeptical about the slightly cheesy over-the-top title of this book. Then I was blown away by the content and the magnificent writing of ChristoI was skeptical about the slightly cheesy over-the-top title of this book. Then I was blown away by the content and the magnificent writing of Christopher McDougall. What a stunner of a book! I loved it from start to finish. It contains a pretty good recollection of the history of the sport of Ultra Running, then their are some good tips and hints about proper running form sprinkled in, but mostly the book lives on a great story that keeps developing until the big showdown in the end. Beautiful stuff. And I can't help but be inspired to run more, explore nature and love the solitude on a good mountain trail. Thanks for this book!...more
During the first half of the book, I almost dropped it. It seemed like an endless (and I mean ENDLESS) barrage of names who Jho Low met and did busineDuring the first half of the book, I almost dropped it. It seemed like an endless (and I mean ENDLESS) barrage of names who Jho Low met and did business deals with. Names, upon names, upon names. At times, I felt like I was reading an address book and the general story was only progressing marginally at best. So until the halfway point, I would actually give this book a 1-star review. It became quite spicy after that point though and I really enjoyed the end, glad that I stuck with it. So overall, I would recommend the book, but I wished the author had found a way to consolidate the build-up a little....more
Ein wahnsinnig ehrgeiziger Athlet. Sehr interessant, seine Gedankengänge und (teils sehr grenzwertigen) Entscheidungen nachzuverfolgen. Man beginnt zuEin wahnsinnig ehrgeiziger Athlet. Sehr interessant, seine Gedankengänge und (teils sehr grenzwertigen) Entscheidungen nachzuverfolgen. Man beginnt zu verstehen, was einen solchen Sportler antreibt und wie er tickt - was im Kopf eines solchen Ausnahmebergsteigers vor sich geht, wenn er im Solo an einem 8000er hängt. Schade, dass er inzwischen selbst einem Unfall zum Opfer gefallen ist....more
I already liked Murakami's style of writing and his way to make really simple but profound observations. I didn't know though, that he was a runner - I already liked Murakami's style of writing and his way to make really simple but profound observations. I didn't know though, that he was a runner - even a triathlete - before I picked up this book and was delighted to find out that we share quite a few obsessions. So this was definitely an enjoyable memoir to read. I'll have to pick up some more of his writings....more
What a marvelous piece of work. One of the best books I've ever read! Antifragility is much more than a thought experiment in probabilistic thinking. What a marvelous piece of work. One of the best books I've ever read! Antifragility is much more than a thought experiment in probabilistic thinking. Taleb manages to blend harsh critique about modern society with philosophy and gives pragmatic advice about life in general, investing and health. Genius!...more
I picked this book up fresh off Bill Gate's 2018 recommended reading list. And what a page turner it has been! Rarely have I been hooked so hard by a I picked this book up fresh off Bill Gate's 2018 recommended reading list. And what a page turner it has been! Rarely have I been hooked so hard by a non-fiction book. I could barely put it down. Mindblowing story and very well told. Kudos to John Carreyrou for one of the biggest scoops of the century!...more
The worst Pendergast I've read and one of the worst books I've read in a while. Would not recommend.The worst Pendergast I've read and one of the worst books I've read in a while. Would not recommend....more
Fascinating story that really makes you appreciate what was accomplished back in the days with ridiculously simple technical equipment. The book got aFascinating story that really makes you appreciate what was accomplished back in the days with ridiculously simple technical equipment. The book got a little long winded and too technical in some parts for my taste (not being an engineer) though....more
This book hits like a truck! Goggins is a phenomenal individual and whether you share his exact views or not, you have to admire his grit and determinThis book hits like a truck! Goggins is a phenomenal individual and whether you share his exact views or not, you have to admire his grit and determination. I highly recommend you add Can't Hurt Me to your reading list. Definitely a favorite....more
Brilliantly researched and full of fascinating details. I think few people (including me, before this book) are even remotely aware of what a genius dBrilliantly researched and full of fascinating details. I think few people (including me, before this book) are even remotely aware of what a genius da Vinci was....more
I don't recall who recommended this book to me, but I'm very happy I eventually picked it up and gave it a shot. Lindbergh is perhaps one of history'sI don't recall who recommended this book to me, but I'm very happy I eventually picked it up and gave it a shot. Lindbergh is perhaps one of history's last true explorers and adventurers. Reading his first-hand account of the flight gives you a completely new pespective on events. Sure, it takes guts to accomplish something like this but what I really liked the most about the book is Lindbergh explaining his thought process behind his actions and carefully evaluating risk and return at each single stage of his flight. He is masterfully juggling numbers and calculations in his head way out over the ocean to make decisions on whether to sacrifice extra mileage in order to get better vision or to keep a clearer head, etc. In the end this is a story of man's struggle against his own body and mind and an outstanding lesson in discipline and taking calculated risks. I never thought I could be so captivated by a 500 page book of a man sitting in a cockpit without moving for 40 hours straight, given the fact that I don't really dig aviation and I also already knew the outcome of the story. But here I am, adding another book to my favorites-shelf....more
Gutes Buch als Einstieg in das Thema ETFs. Für regelmäßige Leser des Blogs vom Finanzwesir leider wenig neues, sondern eher eine Zusammenfassung der BGutes Buch als Einstieg in das Thema ETFs. Für regelmäßige Leser des Blogs vom Finanzwesir leider wenig neues, sondern eher eine Zusammenfassung der Blogartikel mit ein paar Füllkapiteln. Leider nicht sauber lektoriert und daher mit vielen Fehlern, fehlenden Worten und unstrukturiertem Aufbau. Dennoch: Herr Warneckes Investment Philosophie wird sehr gut erklärt und kann auch pragmatisch anhand des Buchs umgesetzt werden. Quasi eine seichtere Version des Kommers....more
Nicely lays out the basics once again. Nothing new or very innovative but a well rounded work. I guess when you pick up a book that essentially sings Nicely lays out the basics once again. Nothing new or very innovative but a well rounded work. I guess when you pick up a book that essentially sings the gospel of indexing, it's not surprising to hear the same lessons all over again. Still I found it fun to read, easily digestible and - coming from Tony Robbins - quite motivating. I believe this could be a great book for the "staying the course" reading list during rough times in the market....more
Komplette Schwarzmalerei. Das Buch ist extrem einseitig. Viele der aufgeführten Tatsachen sind zwar sicherlich korrekt dargestellt, es fehlt allerdingKomplette Schwarzmalerei. Das Buch ist extrem einseitig. Viele der aufgeführten Tatsachen sind zwar sicherlich korrekt dargestellt, es fehlt allerdings jede Beleuchtung der Gegenseite. Zudem vermisse ich Vorschläge, wie das Finanzsystem für Privatanleger alternativ anders aussehen könnte. Die Tatsache, dass abseits der Fakten unnötig auf Herr Finks privatem Lebensstil herumgeritten wird, macht das Buch nicht objektiver. Für mich ein Fehlkauf....more
I liked the general idea of Tetlock's reasearch as well as the results he presented. It is astonishing and shocking that there is in fact no measuremeI liked the general idea of Tetlock's reasearch as well as the results he presented. It is astonishing and shocking that there is in fact no measurement of pundits' forecasts at the moment. Although I have to say that I found the book a little drawn out, especially towards the later chapters on teams and leaders. The key concept of this book could - in my opinion - have easily been explained in half the pages as well. I particularly liked how Tetlock tied in Kahneman's and Taleb's work as well towards the end of the book (as a matter of fact, I picked up all three books at the same time). There are indeed very relevant analogies (and opposing concepts), especially to Taleb's work on probability. I recommend Antifragile (Taleb) and Thinking Fast and Slow (Kahneman) as companion books to grab if this interests you....more
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