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In this engaging discussion, Jason Zweig, author of the revised edition of Benjamin Graham’s classic, dives into the timeless principles that make investing successful. He shares insights gleaned from interviews with Warren Buffett and the intricacies of revising a legendary text. Zweig explains how emotional restraint can lead to profits, and the vital importance of understanding your investment style—be it enterprising or defensive. With a focus on maintaining a 'margin of safety,' he emphasizes the benefits of index funds and the perils of market speculation.

Jason Zweig, a seasoned financial journalist and author of 'Your Money and Your Brain,' joins to discuss his insights on investing and the timeless wisdom of Benjamin Graham. He contemplates how Graham would perceive today's market dynamics, dives into the complexities of buffered ETFs, and shares highlights from his last conversation with Charlie Munger. The discussion also touches on the significance of humility in financial journalism, generational investing mistakes, and the importance of establishing personal investment rules.

Jason Zweig, a celebrated financial writer and expert on Benjamin Graham's principles, shares profound insights into investing. He emphasizes the need for self-control and the fact that luck plays a crucial role in success. Zweig reveals his perspective on disruptive technologies like Bitcoin and the moral dilemmas faced by financial journalists. He discusses the essential traits of humility and skepticism investors should cultivate while navigating a landscape filled with misinformation. He also muses on the real connection between money and happiness.

In this episode, Patrick and Jason Zweig reflect on investing, financial advice, books, and life in general. The method for living discussed in the last 30 minutes will be useful for everyone. Jason is the Intelligent Investor columnist for the Wall Street Journal and author of several books including his latest “The Devil’s Financial Dictionary.”  His insights and advice are the results a life of critical thinking, reading, writing, humility, and curiosity.  I think you are going to get a lot from this in-depth conversation.   Enjoy!   For comprehensive show notes on this episode go to investorfieldguide.com/zweig/ For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast.  Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub Follow Patrick on twitter at @patrick_oshag