The Man Who Solved the Market

This book by Gregory Zuckerman has been genuinely recommended 2 times on Tim Ferriss. The people who vouched for it on air: Edward O. Thorp, Tim Ferriss. It comes up in conversations about exercise & strength, longevity & aging, relationships. The earliest recommendation we indexed is from May 2022 and the most recent from May 2024. Every quote below is verbatim, attributed, and linked to the exact second it was said. Sourced expert opinion, not medical advice.

• “there's a book called the man who solved to the market which is a good read although you're you're probably not going to be able to emulate”

  Why it counts as a recommendation: “there's a book called the man who solved to the market which is a good read”
  Edward O. Thorp · The Tim Ferriss Show · May 202401:40:00

  Said during "Brené Brown and Edward O. Thorp, The Tim Ferriss Show". The episode features Brene Brown and Edward O. Thorp: Two featured guests: Brene Brown, University of Houston research professor and six-time #1 NYT bestselling author (Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead); and Edward O. Thorp, mathematics professor, legendary blackjack player and hedge fund manager, author of Beat the Dealer and A Man for All Markets. A 10-year anniversary super-combo pairing Brene Brown on self-acceptance and armor with Edward Thorp on beating Vegas and Wall Street.

• “there's a book called The Man Who solved the market which is uh which is a good read ... absolutely fascinating story”

  Why it counts as a recommendation: “which is a good read ... absolutely fascinating story”
  Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · May 202201:16:29

  Said during "Legendary Trader Edward O. Thorp on Beating the Stock Market and Blackjack". The episode features Edward O. Thorp: Mathematician, author of 'Beat the Dealer' and 'Beat the Market,' inventor of card counting and the first wearable computer; hedge fund manager profitable for 29 straight years. Math professor Edward Thorp explains how he beat blackjack, roulette, and Wall Street, plus lessons on risk, longevity, and having enough.