SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci believes the fastest way to understand people isn’t through years of study, but by reading a handful of timeless literary classics.
Anthony Scaramucci Says Great Books Offer Decades of Wisdom
Over the weekend, Scaramucci took to X to share his belief that books can dramatically accelerate learning, writing, “You can shortcut decades of hard-won wisdom if you know where to look.”
He added, “For 10 hours of your time, you could get 10 years of experience from an author,” arguing that reading allows people to tap into lessons that took writers years—sometimes lifetimes—to develop.
In a video accompanying the post, Scaramucci said his passion for reading stems from intellectual curiosity and inspired his podcast, Open Book, where he interviews authors.
While noting that books now cost more than the “$10” figure he often cites, he said the underlying idea remains the same: reading is one of the quickest ways to expand knowledge and sharpen observation.
Why Homer and Shakespeare Still Matter, According to Scaramucci
Scaramucci argued that literature has been documenting human behavior for thousands of years, making classic works especially valuable for understanding people.
He said Homer’s “The Iliad” teaches readers about human nature through its exploration of conflict, pride and leadership, while “The Odyssey” offers lessons about life’s journey and perseverance.
“If you read those two books and a little bit of Shakespeare, you don’t really need much more of a study of human psychology than those things,” Scaramucci said.
According to Scaramucci, reading does more than build knowledge—it helps people recognize patterns in human behavior and form better judgments.
He said books improve his ability to make observations, which he then combines with his own thinking and analysis to better understand the world around him.
Anthony Scaramucci’s Net Worth and Career
Scaramucci has an estimated net worth of $150 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Nicknamed “The Mooch,” Scaramucci is best known for his brief stint as White House communications director under President Donald Trump in July 2017, a position he held for 11 days.
Born on Jan. 6, 1964, in Long Island, New York, Scaramucci was raised in the middle-class community of Port Washington, where his father worked in construction.
He began his career at Goldman Sachs in 1989. Although he was dismissed during his first year over performance issues, the firm rehired him two months later and he remained there until 1996.
Scaramucci founded SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm, in 2005.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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