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Antifragile

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb · first published 2012

Recommended by 5 people Derek Sivers, Shane Parrish, David Perell, Nat Eliason, Mark Manson

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  1. Derek Sivers Writer, musician and founder of CD Baby

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    Rated 9/10 for applying the idea of the 'opposite of fragile' to health, business and life.

    Notes on Antifragile Personal websitesive.rs sive.rs · 15 May 2013 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  2. Shane Parrish Founder of Farnam Street

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    On his life-changing list; he says it changed how he sees the world.

    Books that Changed My Life Blog postfs.blog Farnam Street · 8 Nov 2013 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  3. David Perell Writer and podcaster

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    Listed under "All Time Favorites" on David Perell's reading page.

    Reading Personal websiteperell.com perell.com · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

  4. Nat Eliason Entrepreneur and writer

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    Nat Eliason gave it five stars, his top rating, in his public book notes.

    Book notes Personal websitenateliason.com nateliason.com · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

  5. Mark Manson American author and blogger

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    On Mark Manson's own list "The 12 Best Books on Economics".

    The 12 Best Books on Economics Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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