Engagement and Appreciation: Munger's Wisdom

This chapter explores Charlie Munger's insights on the value of active engagement in life and the importance of practical involvement over theoretical ideologies. It examines the relationship between wealth and gratitude, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from a mindset of appreciation for what we have rather than a belief in ownership. Through spiritual teachings and personal anecdotes, the chapter emphasizes that recognizing the temporary nature of possessions can lead to a more meaningful and joyous existence.

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In this episode, William Green speaks with Michael Berg, a great scholar & author who draws on the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah to explore how we can build lives that are truly richer, wiser, & happier. Here, Michael discusses how to extract more pleasure from whatever wealth you have; why sharing your money & time builds a greater sense of abundance; how to support your kids without sapping their desire to succeed; why deferred gratification is a superpower in business & life; how to handle challenges & adversity; & why the real key to happiness is appreciation.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

17:01 - Why Michael Berg sees no conflict between a spiritual life & material success.

20:17 - How our own actions open or close the “channels of abundance.”

22:38 - Why Sir John Templeton called tithing “the single best investment.”

32:44 - Why Charlie Munger reveres Maimonides, a 12th-century sage & doctor.

39:39 - How to extract more pleasure from whatever wealth we have.

48:37 - Why it’s helpful to recognize that we don’t truly own anything.

55:29 - How appreciation helps Howard Marks to stay humble & be happy.

59:00 - Why many rich people are surprisingly unhappy.

1:15:51 - How to build joyful abundance by sharing your time & money.

1:23:15 - How to help your kids without disempowering them.

1:26:14 - Why delayed gratification is essential in business, investing, & life.

1:35:45 - How Michael handles challenges & reframes adversity.

1:41:38 - Why his father, Rav Berg, taught that “consciousness is everything.”

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

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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The Zohar translated by Michael Berg in 23 volumes
Secrets of the Zohar & Becoming Like God by Michael Berg
And You Shall Choose Life by Rav Yehuda Ashlag
The Thought of Creation by Rav Yehuda Ashlag
Nano: Technology of Mind Over Matter by Rav Berg
The Kabbalah Centre website
Spiritually Hungry podcast with Michael & Monica Berg
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book
William Green’s Twitter

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