Comments on: The Black Swan for Entrepreneurs

By: apdinesh

apdinesh — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:29:43 +0000

Very good to read this page. Readers can see more and buy here in India: http://www.thestorez.com/black-swan-the-the-impact-of-the-high-taleb-nassim-nicholas-0141034599-9780141034591.html

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:57:17 +0000

Philosophical speaking, the occurrence of the “black swan” is not destroying the open-ended formation of the concept, swan. I really enjoy your book tips.

By: TJ

TJ — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:41:53 +0000

Interesting concept — I hadn’t run across it before (unless of course the author pulled it out of thin air). A shame about the summary being removed… maybe I’ll try the youtube. Thanks for writing on this!

By: Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:56:20 +0000

@Bernard, thanks so much for sharing your review.

@TJ, that’s too bad about removing the book summary. Actually, one can learn enough about the book to decide whether to read it just based on perusing some book reviews and comments like those here.

By: TJ McCue

TJ McCue — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:59:12 +0000

Hi Anita
that bookjive book review now says “This book summary has been removed at the request of the book’s author. Please check back later for more details or view similar books.” Bummer.

I enjoyed The Black Swan and pulled a lot of useful thinking from it. Like many biz books, there’s bias and fluff as some of the other comments allude to — but there are real gems in helping one to think analytically about the unknown, the stuff that can blindside you. Does it help us in running a small business? Maybe, if part of your work involves looking out for clients/customers.
TJ

By: bernard zimmermann

bernard zimmermann — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:06:44 +0000

I would not recommend it the book because although it does have several interesting ideas I find its writing style a mess of barely related chapters with little to hold it together.

http://www.posbrowser.com.au/b2evolution/blogs/index.php?blog=1&s=black+swan&sentence=AND

By: Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:42:04 +0000

@Moise, OK, I see, THAT lesson I can appreciate. “Plan for the worst case because something unexpected could happen.” At least then I feel like I am in control to some degree. I hate feeling like I have no control over anything, because, then what’s the point of your life?

@Chris, “in all things, moderation.” Sounds like a good plan to me.

– Anita

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:06 +0000

Moise, I can relate to your interpretation of the book – “no matter what the facts are telling you, always plan for a worst case scenario.” I am always thinking ahead . . . be it in my personal life, my professional life, my work, etc. Planning is wise but at times, I’ve discovered that there are just some things in life beyond our control. Maybe the authors point is simply – to not spend too much time planning. Make a plan, but don’t spend tireless hours of time doing so.

By: Moise levi

Moise levi — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:58:02 +0000

Great book, specially for people who trade the markets.

Anita, this book teaches you one clear lesson ; no matter what the facts are telling you, always plan for a worst case scenario.

Very important in analysing markets.

By: Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:53:14 +0000

I finally read through the book summary and have to say I’m not sure exactly how to put this book’s teachings to use.

The message feels a little too much like “don’t bother planning, because it all depends on some unforeseen act happening over which you have no control anyway”.

I don’t think I could live my life that way or run my business that way. Even if it’s true.