PodcastInvesting by the BooksOctober 20, 2026
#89 Matt Franz on Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Franz argues concentrated ownership of durable, culturally sound businesses beats diversification or betting on multiple expansion.
- Book pick: Matt Franz, co-founder of Eagle Point Capital, chose Richard Feynman's 1985 memoir 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!' for its lessons on curiosity and intellectual honesty.
- Core quote: Franz highlights Feynman's Caltech commencement line that 'you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool' as a guide for testing investment theses.
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