Are shorter books more valuable?

Shorter books can be highly valuable when effectively communicating their message without filler content. Jordan Harbinger discusses this with guests on "The Jordan Harbinger Show," highlighting the frustration of bloated books that could have been condensed into more concise writings. Both Jordan and his guest, Morgan Housel, express a preference for shorter books or even shorter chapters within a book. They argue that impactful ideas can be communicated succinctly without unnecessary expansion that serves only to fill pages. This idea echoes the sentiment that sometimes less is more, focusing on the quality and clarity of content over sheer volume 1 .