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Founders

Reflections from my dinner with Charlie Munger

Nov 29, 2023
30:47
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Renowned investor Charlie Munger is the guest in this episode. The speaker highlights Munger's impact on their life and business, emphasizing the importance of borrowing ideas from successful entrepreneurs. Topics discussed include learning as changing behavior, Munger's perspective on troubles, fast decision-making, building Berkshire, finding great businesses with great people, and the upcoming release of a new version of Poor Charlie's Almanack.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of applying knowledge and changing behavior rather than just memorizing information.
  • The value of seeking out great businesses and great people to reduce problems and increase success.

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Charlie Munger's Living Example of Wisdom and Learning

After spending over three hours with Charlie Munger, the podcaster observed that Munger is exactly as advertised - a voracious reader, constantly seeking to learn and improve. Munger's emphasis on learning as changing one's behavior stood out, highlighting the importance of applying knowledge rather than simply memorizing information. Munger's unique perspective on problems and his indifference towards them resonated strongly. He believes that problems are inevitable in business and personal life, but the key is to handle them and move on. Additionally, Munger's deep historical knowledge and belief in human nature's repetitive patterns reinforced the wisdom of embracing history to navigate challenges. Importantly, Munger's advice to go for great, both in business and in surrounding oneself with great people, has the potential to significantly reduce problems and increase success.

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