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TIP398: Wisdom from the Greatest Investors w/ William Green

Nov 21, 2021

Join William Green, author of "Richer, Wiser, Happier," as he shares invaluable lessons from legendary investors. He reveals which of Charlie Munger's recommended books stands out, and discusses the importance of having an inner scorecard. Green debates concentration versus diversification in investing, considering how Buffett and Munger’s legacy will endure. He also introduces Matthew McLennan, an impressive investor with a unique background, and emphasizes the need to align investments with personal values for a fulfilling financial future.

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Episode guests

William Green

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Self-Doubt in Investment

23min

Empowering Financial Futures: Tools for Career and Wealth Management

3min

Investing Strategies: Concentration vs. Diversification

19min

Unconventional Beginnings: The Journey of a Unique Investor

4min

Navigating Uncertainty in Investment

9min

The Emotional Challenge of Investing

4min

Navigating Investment Dynamics

26min

Meaningful Connections: Investing in Values

19min

Stig Brodersen talks with William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” They explore how the best investors can teach us not only how to become wealthy but inspire us to become better versions of ourselves.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:53 - Which book that Charlie Munger had recently said is “one of the best ever written.”
06:46 - Whether the best investors truly live by an inner scorecard.
11:09 - Whether there is such a thing as the “right background” to become a successful investor.
24:36 - Whether concentration indeed is how to become rich and diversification is how to stay rich.
32:59 - What will happen to the culture in the value investing community when Buffett and Munger are no longer among us.
43:14 - Who is Matthew McLennan, and why is he one of the most impressive investors in the world.
57:15 - How does William Green invest?
01:12:26 - How William Green’s relationship is with Guy Spier.
01:26:18 - How can we live and invest accordingly to our values?
01:34:54 - Whether we should learn from successful investors who do not have the right values?

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies 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.
William Green’s book, Richer, Wiser, Happier – read reviews of this book.
Our conversation with William Green about Richer, Wiser, Happier.
Our conversation with William Green about The Great Minds of Investing.
Visit William Green’s website.
Stig’s interview with Mohnish Pabrai about Seritage Growth Properties.