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Mentioned in 25 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.

Mentioned by

Bogumil Baranowski

Mentioned in 25 episodes

Mentioned by

Guy Spier

as a book he wrote.

The Guy Who Studied Buffett for 25 Years

Mentioned by

Syed Balkhi

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

3 Genius Business Ideas We're 'Borrowing' From Syed Balkhi

Mentioned by Stig Broderson as a book about the value investor.

TIP735: Compounding with Character w/ Guy Spier

Mentioned by

William Green

when helping Guy Spier with his book.

RWH059: Ask Me Anything w/ William Green

Mentioned by

William Green

as a book he helped

Guy Spier

write.

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

Written by

Guy Spier

, detailing his investment journey and philosophy.

RWH023: Defensive Investing In Dangerous Times W/ Guy Spier

Recommended by

William Green

as an excellent book, highlighting

Guy Spier

’s commitment to honesty about his flaws and mistakes.

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

Mentioned by

Clay Finck

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

TIP536: Buffett and Munger’s Principles and Mental Models

Mentioned by

Clay Finck

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

TIP529: Joel Tillinghast & Uncovering the Art of Outperformance

Mentioned by

Mohnish Pabrai

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

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

Mentioned by

William Green

as an amazingly honest and candid book.

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

Mentioned by

William Green

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

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

Recommended by

Bogumil Baranowski

after meeting

Guy Spier

at an investor meeting.

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

Mentioned by

Stig Brodersen

as a book written by

Guy Spier

.

TIP414: Investing and Life Masterclass w/ Guy Spier

Mentioned by

William Green

when discussing the impact of unexpected events.

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

Mentioned by

William Green

as a book he helped

Guy Spier

write a decade ago.

RWH042: Survive & Thrive w/ Guy Spier: Part 1

Mentioned by

Bogumil Baranowski

as a book that reminded him of his early days in investing.

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

Mentioned by

Clay Finck

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

TIP524: Four Wide Moat Stocks for 2023

Mentioned by

Stig Brodersen

and

Guy Spier

in the context of his personal investment journey and experiences.

TIP653: Track Record and Risk w/ Guy Spier

Recommended by

Clay Finck

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

TIP519: The Education of a Value Investor by Guy Spier

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