A straight-up traditional biography of Andrew's life so far. There are a few chapters on his childhood and education, but most of the book details his various business failures and successes. There isn't much business or financial advice, but the book's central theme is the pursuit of more. More for the sake of it and having got more, what to do with it? And why did he get more? And is it morally wrong to have more? And how much more is enough?
It's a great read. Andrew comes across as a nice guy, even if he is a billionaire.
Money is a funny thing. The skills needed to make it, grow it, and spend it are entirely different, yet we're mostly taught to work hard/smart and hustle to earn it. Once you start making money, you learn about growing it through investments/savings. blah blah. But we're rarely taught how to spend it, other than receiving generic advice like "be frugal" and "don't spend beyond your means."
When it comes to spending, I often find myself deep in Internet rabbit holes, exploring how wealthy people manage and spend their money. Andrew Wilkinson is one such figure I've frequently encountered in the podcast circles of Shaan Puri, Tim Ferriss, Ramit Sethi, Sam Parr, and others. Curious about his story, I picked up this book, and it turned out to be a damn good read.
Andrew has rubbed shoulders with some of my favourites, like Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, and Derek Sivers. …
Money is a funny thing. The skills needed to make it, grow it, and spend it are entirely different, yet we're mostly taught to work hard/smart and hustle to earn it. Once you start making money, you learn about growing it through investments/savings. blah blah. But we're rarely taught how to spend it, other than receiving generic advice like "be frugal" and "don't spend beyond your means."
When it comes to spending, I often find myself deep in Internet rabbit holes, exploring how wealthy people manage and spend their money. Andrew Wilkinson is one such figure I've frequently encountered in the podcast circles of Shaan Puri, Tim Ferriss, Ramit Sethi, Sam Parr, and others. Curious about his story, I picked up this book, and it turned out to be a damn good read.
Andrew has rubbed shoulders with some of my favourites, like Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, and Derek Sivers. The book is well-produced, with a smooth narrative, the right hooks, and a tone of authenticity and groundedness. I sense that the real truth lies between the lines, in what’s left unspoken. For example, the book doesn’t delve much into his divorce, the perspectives of his critics or any flaws. Narrative fallacy is an in-built feature of memoirs, so we must trust our taste and intuition to make sense of what's presented.
Knowing all these, I still found the book interesting and enjoyable. Your mileage may vary, but if you enjoy business-related stories and memoirs, try it.
