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I Read Malcolm Gladwell’s Favorite Books

I Read Malcolm Gladwell’s Favorite Books

A reading list that will inspire you to think differently.

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I’ve recently noticed that I have an increasing amount of things in common with Malcolm Gladwell. Unfortunately, I’m not talking about having several bestselling books. But I am referring to a genuine love of reading.

So, in this article, I’ll share 3 books Malcolm Gladwell has recommended. All of them inspired me to think differently. Hopefully, they’ll do the same for you, too.

The Big Short by Michael Lewis

Page Count: 291
Rating on Goodreads: 4.29

If you only read one finance book in the next few months, make sure it’s The Big Short.

“The real story of the crash began in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn’t shine and the SEC doesn’t dare to tread,” per Goodreads. “Geeks invented impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower and middle-class Americans who couldn’t pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear. In any case, they weren’t talking.”

The collapse of real estate in 2008 has strong pa…

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