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RWH028: Lessons From Legends w/ Mohnish Pabrai, Tom Gayner, & John Spears

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The Journey of Truth, Kindness, and Self-Awareness

This chapter explores the transformative virtues of truthfulness and kindness through the lens of personal development and ethical principles. It reflects on the influence of figures like Warren Buffett and the insights from David Hawkins on how authenticity shapes relationships and personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the balance between self-recognition and learned behaviors, advocating for a candid approach to emotional challenges for deeper self-understanding.

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In this special episode, William Green shares several fundamental, life-changing lessons that he’s learned from his conversations with Charlie Munger, Mohnish Pabrai, Tom Gayner, & John Spears. The focus here is on powerful insights that can guide & enrich you both in business & life.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:37 - Why Charlie Munger thinks being ethical is a huge competitive advantage

17:16 - Why Munger urges you to get “toxic people” out of your life, & do it fast.

24:52 - How Mohnish Pabrai forges strong relationships based on trust & fairness and how Mohnish’s success is built on David Hawkins’ insights in “Power vs Force.”

36:09 - What William Green learned from Hawkins’ books that changed his life.

46:36 - Why Munger won’t indulge in destructive emotions like anger & envy.

57:32 - How Markel CEO Tom Gayner infuses his business dealings with timeless values.

1:06:33 - How Tom operates by initiating trust & then assessing whether it’s deserved.

1:16:23 - What Tom looks for when appraising a person’s integrity.

1:25:18 - What John Spears learned from Quakerism that guided him in business & life.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.
Tune in to William Green’s full interview with Mohnish Pabrai or watch the video.
Listen to William Green’s full interview with Tom Gayner or watch the video.
Tune in to William Green’s full interview with John Spears or watch the video.
Listen to William Green’s interview with Daniel Goleman & Tsoknyi Rinpoche or watch the video.
“Power vs Force” by David Hawkins.
“Letting Go” by David Hawkins.
“Transcending the Levels of Consciousness” by David Hawkins.
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.
William Green’s Twitter.

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