Two Thoughts: A Timeless Collection of Infinite Wisdom - Softcover

O’Shaughnessy, Jim; Kaushik, Vatsal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 196437801X ISBN 13: 9781964378015

Publisher: Infinite Books, 2025

Synopsis

A thoughtfully designed paperback book with a black-and-white interior, offering timeless insights in a clean and accessible format.

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Words that echo through time.

This collection presents 500 insights from 250 of the world's most influential minds. With quotes from Rosa Parks to Babe Ruth, Georgia O'Keeffe to Fyodor Dostoevsky, these pages capture the essence of human thought and experience.

In our fast-paced world, these timeless quotes offer a moment of pause. They challenge, inspire, and illuminate, providing a lens through which to view our own lives and the world around us.

Each page invites reflection, sparks conversation, and reminds us of the power of well-chosen words. Open to any page and find a companion for your thoughts, a catalyst for your aspirations, or simply a moment of clarity in your day.

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"Everybody should have a copy of Two Thoughts."
—Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever

"Two Thoughts provides perfect, bite-sized snippets that end up creating a very long reading list by the end! It’s a perfect curiosity tool."
—Kyla Scanlon, author of In This Economy?

"Two Thoughts is ideal inspiration because you’ll yearn for more, then supply it yourself."
—Derek Sivers, author of Hell Yeah or No and Anything You Want

About this title

About the Authors

Jim O'Shaughnessy built O'Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM) into a Wall Street powerhouse, managing billions of dollars before its successful acquisition. He is now focused on his latest venture, O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV), a creative investment firm supporting visionaries in business, technology, science, art, media, and literature.Hailed as a "legendary investor" by Barron's, Jim is the author of the New York Times bestseller What Works on Wall Street and three other influential books. His expertise includes quantitative analysis, portfolio management, and investment strategy.In addition to his contributions to finance, Jim is a former chair of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the host of the popular Infinite Loops podcast. Known for his eclectic insights on topics ranging from philosophy to quantum mechanics, he is highly active on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @jposhaughnessy.Jim lives in Connecticut with his wife Melissa and enjoys the vibrant company of their three children and six grandchildren.

Vatsal Kaushik is an entrepreneur and engineer who works at the intersection of technology and culture. Since 2017, he has launched multiple ventures, including the startup WebSqill and the book recommendation platform The Antilibrary.As a key member of O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV), Vatsal played an instrumental role in launching the company and its popular Infinite Loops podcast. He is currently building OSV's publishing imprint, Infinite Books.Vatsal resides in Dehradun, India, with his wife, Manu. He frequently shares his thoughts on books, technology, and ideas on X (formerly Twitter) @vtslkshk.

Edition details

• Publisher: Infinite Books
• Publication date: 2025
• ISBN 10: 196437801X
• ISBN 13: 9781964378015
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304