a16z Podcast a16z Podcast: The Best Way To Be Smart ... Is To Not Be Stupid
Sep 11, 2015
Tren Griffin, an author and Microsoft executive, shares invaluable insights on investing and decision-making rooted in Charlie Munger's teachings. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your knowledge gaps and discusses how great investors succeed by focusing on what they don't know. Griffin also explores the balance of humility and hubris in entrepreneurship, the critical concept of 'moats' in business strategy, and the power of brand influence on consumer choices. His lessons extend beyond investing, applying to everyday life and smart decision-making.
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Investing & Business
- Business acumen improves investing skills, and vice-versa.
- An investing mindset enhances business decisions.
Psychology in Investing
- Psychological and emotional biases hinder optimal business and investing decisions.
- Studying behavioral economics, journaling, and analyzing processes can improve decision-making.
Embrace Humility
- Behavioral economics and complexity theory emphasize humility and margin of safety.
- Acknowledge what you don't know to make better decisions.