// Book comparison
The Big Short vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Big Short by Michael Lewis and Think Again by Adam Grant.
The Big Short
by Michael Lewis
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Big Short | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 288 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~7.2 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 2010 | 2021 |
| Author | Michael Lewis | Adam Grant |
| Category | Finance & Investment | Leadership |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company | Viking |
Choose The Big Short if…
- → You're interested in finance & investment.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — The Big Short
- ✓ Prioritize First-Hand Data Investigation, ensuring your organization’s biggest strategic bets are based on the reality of the 'Underlying Assets' rather than on the opinions of rating agencies or experts.
- ✓ Cultivate Contrarian Bravery, recognizing that the most significant strategic opportunities often require you to stand alone and bet against the 'Collective Blindness' of the market.
- ✓ Understand The Danger of Complexity as Obfuscation, recognizing that when a financial product or business model is too complex to be easily explained, it often hides systemic fragility and loss.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adopt a Scientist Mindset by treating your business strategies as hypotheses that require constant testing and validation against new market data and feedback.
- ✓ Cultivate Confident Humility, acknowledging the limits of your knowledge to remain open to better ideas and more accurate strategic insights from your workforce.
- ✓ Foster a Rethinking Culture within your team by rewarding the 'courage to be wrong' and encouraging the regular questioning of established organizational best practices.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The Big Short. If you specifically need leadership, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Big Short or Think Again better? +
The Big Short has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Big Short focuses on finance & investment, while Think Again focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Big Short or Think Again? +
The Big Short is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).
Should I read The Big Short or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Big Short. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.