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Mentioned in 24 episodes

The education of a value investor

Book • 2014
In this book, Guy Spier narrates his early career struggles in investment banking on Wall Street and his transformation into a value investor.

The book covers his experiences working at D.H.

Blair, his education at Oxford and Harvard Business School, and the significant influences of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on his investment philosophy.

It also emphasizes the importance of authenticity, continuous learning, and ethical considerations in investing.

The book has been translated into several languages and has sold over 175,000 copies in English.

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Mentioned in 24 episodes

Mentioned by
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Guy Spier
as a book he wrote.
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The Guy Who Studied Buffett for 25 Years
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Syed Balkhi
as an example of someone who compounds goodwill, referencing his book.
415 snips
3 Genius Business Ideas We're 'Borrowing' From Syed Balkhi
Mentioned by Stig Broderson as a book about the value investor.
112 snips
TIP735: Compounding with Character w/ Guy Spier
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William Green
when helping Guy Spier with his book.
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RWH059: Ask Me Anything w/ William Green
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William Green
as a book he helped
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Guy Spier
write.
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RWH009: How to Build Enduring Wealth w/ Guy Spier (Part 1)
Written by
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Guy Spier
, detailing his investment journey and philosophy.
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RWH023: Defensive Investing In Dangerous Times W/ Guy Spier
Recommended by
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William Green
as an excellent book, highlighting
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Guy Spier
’s commitment to honesty about his flaws and mistakes.
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RWH010: High-Performance Habits w/ Guy Spier (Part 2)
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Clay Finck
in relation to the concept of living life according to an inner scorecard.
38 snips
TIP536: Buffett and Munger’s Principles and Mental Models
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Clay Finck
in relation to tying identity to investment opinions and the difficulty of changing one's mind.
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TIP529: Joel Tillinghast & Uncovering the Art of Outperformance
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Mohnish Pabrai
when recalling his visits to Omaha with Guy Spear for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
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Mohnish Pabrai's Interview at the Investors Podcast on April 15, 2025
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William Green
as an amazingly honest and candid book.
34 snips
RWH043: Survive & Thrive w/ Guy Spier: Part 2
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William Green
as a book he collaborated on, discussing the concept of realigning one's life.
31 snips
TIP510: Money and Happiness w/ Stig Brodersen and William Green
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Bogumil Baranowski
after meeting
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Guy Spier
at an investor meeting.
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Guy Spier: The Irrecoverable Error | Risk, Ruin, and the Rules of Wealth | Practical Lessons
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Stig Brodersen
as a book written by
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Guy Spier
.
29 snips
TIP414: Investing and Life Masterclass w/ Guy Spier
Mentioned by
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William Green
as a book he helped
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Guy Spier
write a decade ago.
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RWH042: Survive & Thrive w/ Guy Spier: Part 1
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Bogumil Baranowski
as a book that reminded him of his early days in investing.
20 snips
The Perceptive Investor: How Ardal Loh-Gronager Sees What Others Miss in Markets
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Clay Finck
in relation to his investment philosophy and what he looks for in businesses.
20 snips
TIP524: Four Wide Moat Stocks for 2023
Mentioned by
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Stig Brodersen
and
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Guy Spier
in the context of his personal investment journey and experiences.
18 snips
TIP653: Track Record and Risk w/ Guy Spier
Recommended by
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Clay Finck
for its insights on value investing and living a fulfilling life.
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TIP519: The Education of a Value Investor by Guy Spier

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