Liar's Poker

Michael Lewis

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sokoloffMar 3, 2021

Liar's Poker. It spurred my interest in investing topics, which made me take the phone call from a D. E. Shaw & Co. recruiter, which gave 25 year-old me's income a step-function up and an increase in the slope over time. It's also an amazingly enjoyable and engaging read.

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ghufran_syedDec 6, 2020

"Liar's poker" is a pretty accurate description of the culture

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fluxicDec 5, 2020

all things Michael Lewis, who can spin a good yarn about any profession — whether it's baseball managers, junk bond salesmen, or high frequency traders

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NothingIsRealDec 5, 2020

Liar's Poker, Lewis

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swyxDec 5, 2020

Liar's Poker for 1980s Wall Street

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