Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life (Incerto)
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 5.9K reader ratings. First published in 2017. The book spans 292 pages.
About Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
The phrase "skin in the game" is one we have often heard but have rarely stopped to truly dissect. It is the backbone of risk management, but it's also an astonishingly complex worldview that, as Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows in this book, applies to literally all aspects of our lives. In his inimitable style, Taleb pulls on everything from Antaeus the Giant to Hammurabi to Donald Trump to Seneca to the ethics of disagreement to create a jaw-dropping tapestry for understanding our world in a brand new way.
The phrase "skin in the game" means that you do not pay attention to what people say, only to what they do, and to how much of their necks they are putting on the line. This willingness to accept one's own risks is an essential attribute of people in all walks of life. Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about those who control our military, finances, religions, and so much more-- and shows how "skin in the game" applies to all aspects of our lives.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nassim Nicholas Taleb |
| Published | 2017 |
| Pages | 292 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.40 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 5,929 |
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Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life has 292 pages.
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Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life was written by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. It was first published in 2017.
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The ISBN-13 for Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life is 9780141982656.
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