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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.
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 

as a book he wrote.


Guy Spier

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The Guy Who Studied Buffett for 25 Years
Mentioned by 

as an example of someone who compounds goodwill, referencing his book.


Syed Balkhi

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3 Genius Business Ideas We're 'Borrowing' From Syed Balkhi
Mentioned by Stig Broderson as a book about the value investor.

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TIP735: Compounding with Character w/ Guy Spier
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when helping Guy Spier with his book.


William Green

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RWH059: Ask Me Anything w/ William Green
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as a book he helped 

write.


William Green


Guy Spier

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RWH009: How to Build Enduring Wealth w/ Guy Spier (Part 1)
Written by 

, detailing his investment journey and philosophy.


Guy Spier

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RWH023: Defensive Investing In Dangerous Times W/ Guy Spier
Recommended by 

as an excellent book, highlighting 

’s commitment to honesty about his flaws and mistakes.


William Green


Guy Spier

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RWH010: High-Performance Habits w/ Guy Spier (Part 2)
Mentioned by 

in relation to the concept of living life according to an inner scorecard.


Clay Finck

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TIP536: Buffett and Munger’s Principles and Mental Models
Mentioned by 

in relation to tying identity to investment opinions and the difficulty of changing one's mind.


Clay Finck

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TIP529: Joel Tillinghast & Uncovering the Art of Outperformance
Mentioned by 

when recalling his visits to Omaha with Guy Spear for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.


Mohnish Pabrai

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Mohnish Pabrai's Interview at the Investors Podcast on April 15, 2025
Mentioned by 

as an amazingly honest and candid book.


William Green

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RWH043: Survive & Thrive w/ Guy Spier: Part 2
Mentioned by 

as a book he collaborated on, discussing the concept of realigning one's life.


William Green

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TIP510: Money and Happiness w/ Stig Brodersen and William Green
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after meeting 

at an investor meeting.

Bogumil Baranowski


Guy Spier

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Guy Spier: The Irrecoverable Error | Risk, Ruin, and the Rules of Wealth | Practical Lessons
Mentioned by 

as a book written by 

.


Stig Brodersen


Guy Spier

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TIP414: Investing and Life Masterclass w/ Guy Spier
Mentioned by 

when discussing the impact of unexpected events.


William Green

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RWH021: Investing Amid Uncertainty w/ Joel Greenblatt, Bill Miller, Howard Marks, & François Rochon
Mentioned by 

as a book he helped 

write a decade ago.


William Green


Guy Spier

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RWH042: Survive & Thrive w/ Guy Spier: Part 1
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as a book that reminded him of his early days in investing.

Bogumil Baranowski

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The Perceptive Investor: How Ardal Loh-Gronager Sees What Others Miss in Markets
Mentioned by 

in relation to his investment philosophy and what he looks for in businesses.


Clay Finck

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TIP524: Four Wide Moat Stocks for 2023
Mentioned by 

and 

in the context of his personal investment journey and experiences.


Stig Brodersen


Guy Spier

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TIP653: Track Record and Risk w/ Guy Spier
Recommended by 

for its insights on value investing and living a fulfilling life.


Clay Finck

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TIP519: The Education of a Value Investor by Guy Spier