A quote book for thinkers, creators, and the endlessly curious, Two Thoughts is a curated collection of 500 timeless reflections from 250 of the world’s most iconic minds. From Rosa Parks to Fyodor Dostoevsky, Georgia O’Keeffe to Babe Ruth, these pages offer short, powerful insights to spark new ideas, challenge old beliefs, and re-center your day.
Whether you're a writer seeking inspiration, a leader refining your vision, or someone looking for a thoughtful start to your morning, this book is designed for everyday reflection. Open to any page and discover a catalyst for your thoughts, your goals, or your growth.
What’s inside:
- 500 powerful quotes and reflections
- Insights drawn from 250 legendary thinkers
- Designed for daily use, journaling prompts, or moments of pause
- Clean, minimalist layout with subtle, artful illustrations
Perfect for:- Graduation, teacher, and leadership gifts
- Daily reading, meditation, and mindset rituals
- Fans of The Daily Stoic, 101 Essays, or Tools of Titans
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Praise for Two Thoughts
"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
In a distracted world, reflection is a power move. Add Two Thoughts to your routine, your reading list, or your gift stack today.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.
