How Not to Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth―and how to avoid them by Barry Ritholtz

This book breaks down the biggest pitfalls that destroy wealth into three categories—bad ideas (like chasing gurus or media hype), bad numbers (misinterpreting data or undervaluing compounding), and bad behavior (emotional decisions, overconfidence, poor risk management)—then offers simple, practical advice to avoid these mistakes and build long-term investment success.