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

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Jul 10, 2022

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Guy Spier

In this engaging discussion, Guy Spier, a renowned hedge fund manager and author, shares his journey shaped by his family's loss during the 1930s. He emphasizes the need for investors to recognize the instability of markets and discusses why he avoids Bitcoin and gold in favor of productive assets. Spier explores 'destination analysis' as a valuable tool for investment, highlighting the importance of aligning strategies with personal values. With insights on the economic high ground and the necessity of sizing bets correctly, he underscores the significance of authenticity in investing.

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ANECDOTE

Family History of Loss

Guy Spier's great-grandparents, German Jews, lost their businesses and properties in the 1930s.
They were forced to sell under duress due to Nazi persecution and fled to different countries.

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Restoring Family Fortune

Guy's life and career have been shaped by a subconscious desire to restore his family's lost fortune.
He realized this underlying motivation through self-reflection and his father's observations.

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Importance of Alignment

Aligning investment strategies with personal values and risk tolerance is crucial.
Guy's cautious approach reflects his deep-seated fear of losing everything.

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Exploring Historical Roots and Their Impact on Identity

02:19 • 4min

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Navigating History and Investment

06:21 • 23min

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Reflections on Tranquility and Advertisements for Financial Tools

28:58 • 4min

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Navigating Wealth in Uncertain Times

32:52 • 31min

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Destination Analysis: Guiding Investments and Life Choices

01:03:24 • 5min

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Bridging Technology and Communication

01:08:14 • 7min

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The Economic High Ground: Investment Insights

01:15:25 • 12min

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Navigating Investment Mindsets

01:27:11 • 24min

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Wrapping Up Insights on Wealth Building and Audience Engagement

01:51:07 • 2min

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:03:02 - How Guy Spier’s ancestors lost their family fortune and became refugees in the 1930s.
00:11:41 - How Guy was shaped by this story and embarked on a quest to restore their lost fortune.
00:24:20 - Why investors need to recognize that nothing is stable and everything changes.
00:28:12 - Why Guy settled in Switzerland and why he worries about the future of the U.S.
00:35:34 - Why he doesn’t like Bitcoin or gold, preferring to own “productive assets.”
00:45:11 - Why it’s critical to invest in a way that’s true to your own nature.
00:51:00 - Why so many highly intelligent and talented fund managers end up failing.
00:59:45 - How the crash of overvalued growth stocks proves again that “price really does matter.”
01:03:17 - Why Nick Sleep’s concept of “destination analysis” is such a valuable filter for investors.
01:14:08 - How to prosper by owning great businesses that occupy the “economic high ground.”
01:27:00 - Why it’s so important to size your bets correctly and not get too carried away.
01:36:31 - How Guy clones people like Warren Buffett and Mike Ovitz, yet tries to be true to himself.
01:44:34 - How Buffett taught him that every person is an equal soul and should carry equal weight.
01:48:38 - What Buffett figured out about the benefits of becoming more lovable and kinder.

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BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Related Episode: Part 2 of William Green's interview with Guy Spier - High-Performance Habits - RWH010.
Stig and Preston interview Guy Spier about his book, “The Education of a Value Investor.”
Stig and Preston interview Guy Spier about his $650,100 lunch with Warren Buffett.
Guy Spier’s book, “The Education of a Value Investor" – Read reviews of the book.
Subscribe to Guy Spier’s Free Newsletter.
Guy Spier’s podcast and website.
Guy Spier interviews William Green about his book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier.”
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.
William Green’s Twitter.
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