RWH028: Lessons From Legends w/ Mohnish Pabrai, Tom Gayner, & John Spears
Jun 25, 2023
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Join leading investor Mohnish Pabrai, known for his ethical investing, and Tom Gayner, CEO of Markel Corporation, as they share invaluable insights on trust and integrity in business. They explore Charlie Munger’s belief that ethics offer a competitive edge, the importance of removing toxic relationships, and how lasting success is built on authentic connections. Mohnish highlights the impact of David Hawkins’ work, while Tom emphasizes operating from trust and integrity. Discover how these principles can transform both business and personal life.
In this special episode, William Green shares several fundamental, life-changing lessons that he’s learned from his conversations with Charlie Munger, Mohnish Pabrai, Tom Gayner, & John Spears. The focus here is on powerful insights that can guide & enrich you both in business & life.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:37 - Why Charlie Munger thinks being ethical is a huge competitive advantage
17:16 - Why Munger urges you to get “toxic people” out of your life, & do it fast.
24:52 - How Mohnish Pabrai forges strong relationships based on trust & fairness and how Mohnish’s success is built on David Hawkins’ insights in “Power vs Force.”
36:09 - What William Green learned from Hawkins’ books that changed his life.
46:36 - Why Munger won’t indulge in destructive emotions like anger & envy.
57:32 - How Markel CEO Tom Gayner infuses his business dealings with timeless values.
1:06:33 - How Tom operates by initiating trust & then assessing whether it’s deserved.
1:16:23 - What Tom looks for when appraising a person’s integrity.
1:25:18 - What John Spears learned from Quakerism that guided him in business & life.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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