I have curated the most important and deep parts of this book into the following quotes:- You don’t know yourself unless you have to make your own choices.- We don’t understand things when we have an edge. Only when we have the perspective of coming from behind.- If we win during bear markets you’ll be fine on bull markets.- Dispersion of outcomes ... See more
He provides examples of both fragile and antifragile systems ranging from the historical to the modern, and in areas ranging from politics and economics to the human body. The verdict is clear: Antifragility is necessary if we are to thrive.