{"product_id":"when-genius-failed-the-one-goal-2-books-collection-set-non-fiction-paperback","title":"When Genius Failed \u0026 THE ONE GOAL 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management by Roger Lowenstein\u003cbr\u003e\nTHE ONE GOAL: The Uncomplicated Guide To Success by Patrick Rayne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Fourth Estate; Rupa Publications India\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN (When Genius Failed): 9781841155043\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN (The One Goal): 9789361562525\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis brand-new two-book paperback set pairs two very different but equally compelling reads: a gripping account of Wall Street hubris and a lean, practical guide to achieving more by doing less. When Genius Failed tells the true story of the spectacular collapse of Long-Term Capital Management, while THE ONE GOAL strips productivity advice back to a single, powerful idea. Together they make a thoughtful gift for readers who enjoy finance history alongside sharp, no-nonsense self-improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen Genius Failed, by acclaimed financial journalist Roger Lowenstein, chronicles the rise of Long-Term Capital Management, a hedge fund staffed by Nobel laureates and star traders who believed their models had conquered risk. The narrative follows the fund's meteoric early success, its increasingly leveraged bets, and the chain of events in 1998 that brought it - and briefly threatened the global financial system - to the brink of collapse. It remains one of the definitive accounts of hubris, risk, and the limits of financial engineering, a benchmark account of markets and risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTHE ONE GOAL takes a completely different tack, tackling the modern problem of overloaded to-do lists and scattered attention. Patrick Rayne argues that real progress comes not from juggling dozens of priorities but from identifying and committing to a single, clearly defined goal. The book walks readers through practical exercises for cutting distractions, aligning daily habits with one meaningful outcome, and building the discipline to see it through. It's a concise read for anyone who feels busy but unproductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo contrasting non-fiction reads in one brand-new paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true story of financial ambition and collapse alongside a practical focus guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for business readers, students, and anyone building a finance or self-help shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperbacks, easy to read on a commute or between meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gift for professionals, mentors, and lifelong learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRoger Lowenstein is an American financial journalist and author, a former Wall Street Journal reporter known for his clear, narrative-driven writing on markets and finance, including several acclaimed books on investing and financial history. Patrick Rayne is the author of THE ONE GOAL, a focused, practical guide to productivity published by Rupa Publications India, aimed at readers seeking simple, effective strategies for cutting through distraction and achieving meaningful results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne gripping true story of financial excess and collapse, one sharp guide to doing less but better - together they offer both perspective and practical tools for readers who want to think more clearly about money, focus, and results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK edition ISBN as listed above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56012461474174,"sku":"VRT-26640","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/when-genius-failed-the-one-goal-2-book-set-paperback.webp?v=1784364696","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/when-genius-failed-the-one-goal-2-books-collection-set-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}