

Ray Dalio | Humility, Creativity, and Building an Idea Meritocracy
66 snips Jan 13, 2025
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, shares his wisdom on principles-based decision-making and personal growth. He discusses the transformative power of humility and mindfulness, emphasizing the role of transcendental meditation in enhancing creativity. Dalio highlights the importance of learning from failures, establishing an idea meritocracy, and fostering open dialogue within teams. His insights on self-awareness, vulnerability, and radical transparency provide actionable takeaways for personal and professional development.
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Document Your Decision-Making Principles
- Write down your decision-making criteria for every decision you make.
- These principles become your formula for success, learn from them and refine them over time.
Self-Awareness and Principles
- Self-awareness is crucial for extracting and understanding your principles.
- Connect your emotions with your intellect to improve self-awareness.
Dalio's Meditation Practice
- Ray Dalio started transcendental meditation in 1969.
- He says it's changed his life, bringing equanimity and boosting creativity.