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The Columbia Moment That Changed His Reading Habit
- Todd Combs first heard Warren Buffett say “I read” and that inspired him to read extensively every day.
- That moment became an epiphany that changed his learning habits and trajectory toward value investing.
Practice Actively, Not Passively
- Do active practice instead of passive repetition to accelerate learning and reduce mistakes.
- Create tight feedback loops so each iteration improves faster than just putting in hours passively.
The Cold Call That Led To Charlie Munger
- Todd cold-called Charlie Munger, got vetted by his assistant, and met him for a six-hour conversation at the California Club.
- That marathon session began a long relationship that eventually led to meetings with Buffett and a job offer at Berkshire.