There Are No Get Rich Quick Schemes

In 'Fooled by Randomness', Nassim Nicholas Taleb discusses the pervasive influence of chance and randomness in our lives and financial markets. The book argues that humans tend to underestimate the role of luck and overestimate the role of skill, leading to biases such as hindsight bias, survivorship bias, and the narrative fallacy. Taleb emphasizes the importance of recognizing and coping with uncertainty, and he critiques the tendency to seek deterministic explanations for random events. The book is part of Taleb's Incerto series, which also includes 'The Black Swan', 'The Bed of Procrustes', 'Antifragile', and 'Skin in the Game'.

In 'How to Get Rich,' Felix Dennis shares his insights and experiences on building wealth. The book is distinct from other self-help or get-rich-quick guides as it emphasizes the importance of hard work, calculated risks, and ownership. Dennis discusses the necessity of execution over great ideas, the role of luck, and the need to overcome fear and embarrassment of failure. He also highlights the importance of maintaining control over one's business and the sacrifices required to achieve significant wealth. The book is known for its blunt and practical advice, reflecting Dennis's own journey from a college dropout to a multi-millionaire.