In his new memoir, Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story, Gregory Blotnick shares the hard truth about how a promising Wall Street career spiraled into self-destruction. It’s not the usual finance success story — it’s the opposite. And that’s exactly why it matters.
Blotnick had everything: Ivy League degrees, top hedge fund jobs, and a Manhattan penthouse. On paper, it looked like he had “made it.” But under the surface, something was cracking. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, instead of playing it safe, he doubled down on risky trades. The losses mounted. The pressure grew. Eventually, the decisions crossed legal lines.
The book takes readers inside that unraveling — from the rush of success to the slow-motion collapse. Blotnick talks openly about addiction, ego, and the mental blind spots that kept him from seeing how bad things were getting. He doesn’t ask for sympathy. Instead, he shows how easy it is to believe your own hype — until it’s too late.
One of the most powerful parts of the book is how it handles prison. Blotnick ended up at Rikers Island. No sugarcoating, no drama — just a clear look at what happens when your actions finally catch up to you.
Blind Spots has earned strong reviews for its honesty and insight. Kirkus Reviews called it “unflinching,” while the Manhattan Book Review gave it 4.5 stars. Unlike many Wall Street memoirs, this one doesn’t blame the system or make excuses. It owns the damage.
Blotnick is donating all proceeds to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, making it clear this isn’t about profit — it’s about warning others. If you’ve ever wondered how someone can lose everything while chasing success, this book is a must-read.
For more details, visit gregoryblotnick.com/blindspots.
