Motley Fool Money What Great Investors Do
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Dec 27, 2025 
William Green, a prominent financial writer and author of 'Richer, Wiser, Happier', joins in for a deep dive into what sets great investors apart. He explores how successful investing hinges on personality traits, with insights from legends like Charlie Munger and Howard Marks. Green discusses the importance of intellectual compounding and contrast between cloning strategies of successful investors and the maverick spirit of others. He highlights key principles such as recognizing limits, maximizing value, and the courage to invest against the tide.
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Investing Teaches How To Live
- William Green views investing lessons as paths to living a richer, wiser life beyond money.
- He studies great investors to learn habits, psychology, and how to construct a meaningful life.
Clone What Works, Then Make It Yours
- Study successful investors and clone what works instead of reinventing the wheel.
- Then adapt those principles to your own temperament so you can live and invest authentically.
Eccentric Obsession Fuels Edge
- Top investors are frequently obsessive, eccentric, and intensely focused on their craft.
- That extremity often delivers outsized returns but can strain personal relationships.
