My First Million Asking a Billionaire Investor How to Turn $10,000 into $1M ft. Mohnish Pabrai
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May 9, 2025 
Mohnish Pabrai, a renowned value investor and author, shares his insights on transforming $10K into $1M. He emphasizes the power of deep focus and learning from failures, urging listeners to explore unique investment avenues while avoiding over-leveraging. Discussion includes the significance of Warren Buffett's principles, the benefits of napping for productivity, and innovative philanthropic strategies in India. Pabrai also reflects on the importance of simplicity and foundational investments, highlighting a disciplined approach to wealth-building.
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Start with Berkshire for Compound Growth
- Start with $10,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway as a default index choice for steady growth.
- Contribute savings annually and let compounding double your money every seven years for long-term wealth.
Frontline Shipping Crisis Investment
- Mohnish invested in Frontline shipping during a crisis when rates dropped below break-even.
- The stock initially tripled and then soared 80x as oil demand recovered and rates skyrocketed.
Leverage Curated Investor Resources
- Use curated resources like Value Investors Club to find investment anomalies instead of exhaustive manual research.
- Read daily ideas briefly to spot opportunities worth deeper exploration.