
The Hidden Curriculum Series | The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike Jr.
Great CEOs aren’t born—they’re made by capital discipline. This book teaches what the CFA curriculum ignores: how to think like an outsider.
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Great CEOs aren’t born—they’re made by capital discipline. This book teaches what the CFA curriculum ignores: how to think like an outsider.

Michael Steinhardt built hedge fund legend status by seeking variant perceptions—and never investing on “maybe.”

Louis Bacon turned crises into profits, proving discipline, nimbleness, and risk control define true macro trading mastery.

Ray Dalio built Bridgewater by turning painful mistakes into principles—and pioneered radical transparency and risk parity.

Chuck Akre built wealth by seeking businesses that compound steadily, guided by his timeless three-legged stool philosophy.

T. Rowe Price, the father of growth investing, proved that paying up for future growth could redefine Wall Street’s game.

Philip Fisher, pioneer of scuttlebutt research, proved true investing edge lies in knowing businesses inside and out.

Joel Greenblatt, the “Professor,” taught Wall Street how a simple Magic Formula could beat the market—and he proved it.

Irving Kahn: Value investor, Graham’s protégé, and Wall Street’s centenarian who proved patience outlasts trends.
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