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Money Talks: How to Write a Trashy Airport Book

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CHAPTER

Importance of Deep Reading and Critique of Popular Books

The chapter emphasizes the need to read books thoroughly to understand their content accurately, citing examples of misleading media coverage. It critiques popular books by authors like Michael Lewis and Malcolm Gladwell for oversimplified content and potential racist elements. The speakers also discuss the concept of working for 10,000 hours to achieve proficiency, share insights on critiquing books from different political perspectives, and reflect on receiving feedback from authors.

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