Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), published a 953-hour reading curriculum on July 25. The list of books and materials outlines the ideas that shaped his views on leadership, markets, technology, and Bitcoin. The curriculum is intended to provide a roadmap to the intellectual framework behind Saylor's long-term investment philosophy.
What the curriculum covers
The curriculum spans a wide range of topics. It includes works on leadership, market dynamics, technological innovation, and Bitcoin. The total reading time is estimated at 953 hours, making it a substantial commitment for anyone looking to follow Saylor's intellectual path. The specific titles were not disclosed in the announcement, but the curriculum is described as a collection of ideas that have influenced Saylor's thinking over the years.
Why Saylor put it together
The curriculum isn't just a reading list. It's meant to offer a structured approach to understanding the principles that guide Saylor's investment decisions. According to the announcement, the curriculum provides a roadmap to the intellectual framework behind his long-term investment philosophy. The curriculum includes Bitcoin as a topic, reflecting Saylor's interest in the cryptocurrency.
Saylor's role at Strategy Inc.
Saylor serves as executive chairman of Strategy Inc., a company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker MSTR. The firm has been a major corporate holder of Bitcoin, and Saylor's personal investment philosophy has been closely tied to the cryptocurrency. This curriculum offers a window into the thinking that led him to that position.
The curriculum was published on July 25. Saylor hasn't announced any follow-up materials or courses. For those interested in understanding the intellectual foundation of one of Bitcoin's most prominent corporate backers, the 953-hour reading list is a starting point. It's a significant time investment, but the framework is now public.
