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“He winds up selling or writing a book called Beat the Dealer. OK, this book sells millions of copies. People still buy it to this day.”
“He is credited with the invention of card counting, he actually wrote a book called Beat the Dealer that, you know, winds up selling over a million copies.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Ed Thorpe's methods
For: Investors and aspiring speculators
Key quote: “True success is exiting some rat race to modulate one's activities for peace of mind.”
The host discusses Ed Thorpe's approach to speculation and independence, referencing his book 'Beat the Dealer' to highlight Thorpe's unique perspective on financial success. This mention serves to illustrate the contrast between conventional financial wisdom and Thorpe's innovative strategies.
“Thorpe is credited for inventing card counting and wrote a bestselling book called Beat the Dealer that sold well over a million copies.”