Jake Taylor is a professional investor, fellow podcast host, author, and founder of the software Journalytic. For his second appearance on our podcast, we talk about the book Deep Survival and how his platform Journalytic can be used to think clearly, suppress irrational instincts, and become a better investor.

Notice: We are taking on new exciting projects at Redeye, so starting from this episode, we will release shows monthly. We will keep producing interviews of high quality and are always delighted to hear your feedback.

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This episode was recorded on January 23, 2023

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Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas

(02:10) Who is Jake Taylor?

(03:19) Surviving in the market and life

(09:47) Lessons from a tragic story

(14:15) Balancing risk and return

(19:31) Going against your own rules

(22:45) Learning from others or failing yourself?

(27:24) Balancing optimism and pessimism

(33:30) Being honest with yourself

(36:46) How to declutter your mind

(38:34) The importance of not always acting on instinct

(42:12) Avoiding the sunk cost fallacy

(46:20) Journalytic

(58:20) Bringing it all together

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Books Mentioned

The Rebel Allocator - Jake Taylor
Deep Survival - Laurence Gonzales
The Dandho Investor - Mohnish Pabrai
100 Baggers - Chris Mayer
The Rational Optimist - Matt Ridley
Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know - Ronald Bailey
Quit - Annie Dukes

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More on Jake

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About the Podcast

Intro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books

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What is Investing by the Books?

Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis.

Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook

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What is Redeye?

Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality.

Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_

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Disclaimer

Notice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se

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