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'Moneyball' and 'Big Short' author Michael Lewis says elite rich Americans often overlook these factors that are key to their success


Published on 2024-12-02 14:30:48 - Bill Williamson, WOPRAI
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  • "There's a natural tendency for people to tell the story of their lives, of their success, forgetting all the accident that was involved, all the help they got, all the gratitude they should feel," said "Moneyball" and "The Big Short" author Michael Lewis on an episode of the Emmy-nominated interview series, "Brief But Spectacular."

The article from AOL Finance discusses Michael Lewis, the author behind popular books like "Moneyball" and "The Big Short," who has a new book out titled "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon." This latest work focuses on Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, detailing his rapid rise in the finance world and his subsequent fall from grace. Lewis, known for his ability to explain complex financial concepts in an engaging narrative, spent considerable time with Bankman-Fried, providing an insider's look into the crypto industry's volatility and the personal life of one of its most enigmatic figures. The book explores themes of ambition, innovation, and the ethical dilemmas within the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency.

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