Meeting Charlie Munger: An Unforgettable Conversation

In this heartfelt episode, we pay tribute to Charlie Munger, the visionary vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway who recently passed away. Joining us is Todd Combs, an investment officer at Berkshire Hathaway and a close acquaintance of Munger. Todd shares personal anecdotes and insights into Munger's profound influence on the investment world and his unique approach to life and business. From his early meetings with Munger to the invaluable lessons on value investing and rational thinking, Todd provides an intimate look into the wisdom of one of the greatest investors of our time.

Key Topics:

• Celebrating Charlie Munger’s contributions and legacy (01:20)
• Todd’s initial encounters with Munger (02:15)
• The intellectual journey and partnership between Munger and Buffett (08:57)
• Munger's approach to life, investing, and the importance of mental models (11:22)
• Behavioral economics insights shared by Munger (13:00)
• The practical applications of Munger’s wisdom in business and investing (16:17)
• Munger’s lasting impact (24:59)
• And much more!

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger by Charles T. Munger 
• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman 

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