"Information is the currency of the future. But only that which you can find, filter, and apply."
In the world of cryptocurrencies, technology, and constant change, it's not the one who knows everything that wins, but the one who can quickly and accurately find the necessary information. This is a skill that opens access to any field: from market analysis to building startups. And today we will talk about how to gather information correctly, systematically, and with maximum benefit.
1. Books: how to choose and where to look
❌ The problem with modern books:
Most new publications are retellings of old ideas with marketing packaging. Example: motivational bestsellers like "No More" — emotions instead of practice.
✅ What to read:
1. Classics of scientific and philosophical literature (depth of analysis, rich language):
Gustave Le Bon — "The Crowd"
Guy Debord — "The Society of the Spectacle"
Erich Fromm — "The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness"
Konrad Lorenz — "On Aggression"
2. Narrowly specialized modern books (for example, on neurobiology).
🔎 Where to look:
For free: many old books are available in the public domain (for example, on Flibusta, "CyberLeninka").
Similar works: services like "LitRes" or Google Books will suggest analogues.
2. Internet: forums and people's experiences
❌ Bad sources:
- Superficial articles on popular sites (often rewrites without depth).
✅ Good sources:
1. Forums (Reddit, specialized platforms):
- In Google, add the word "forum" to your query (for example: "how to invest in stocks forum").
- Examples: Quora, Stack Exchange, industry forums (e.g., in medicine — "Consilium Medicum").
2. Social media of experts (Telegram, Twitter, LinkedIn) — direct opinions without censorship.
3. People: the most valuable source
How to gain knowledge from others:
- Networking: communicate with professionals (conferences, LinkedIn).
- Interviews: ask specific questions (for example: "How do you analyze the market?").
- Mentorship: find someone who has already walked your path.
🔹 Example: To understand finance, you can:
1. Talk to a trader → learn practical life hacks.
2. Discuss with an economist → understand macro trends.
4. A systematic approach to studying any field
📌 Algorithm:
Foundation: 1–2 introductory books (for example, for finance — "The History of Money" by Ferguson).
Foundation: economic geography, credit theory.
Specialization: investments, cryptocurrencies, trading.
❗ Important: Without a foundation, you will not understand the cause-and-effect relationships in your field.
Conclusion
Books: choose proven classics.
Internet: look for opinions on forums, not in the media.
People: learn from experience directly.
System: from general to specific.
📌 Summary: Information is a tool. The ability to use it determines your success.
If you need specific resources on your topic — ask! 😊
