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99 Years of Charlie Munger Wisdom in 44 Minutes

My First Million

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Avoiding Stupidity is more important than being brilliant

The insight from this snip is that avoiding stupidity is more important than being brilliant. This concept is exemplified by the story of Poppy, who, despite not hitting brilliant shots, always avoided making errors. He consistently won by letting his opponents make mistakes and capitalized on their errors. Poppy's success in business, selling soap, further highlights the significance of avoiding stupidity. The speaker relates this to a philosophy shared by Charlie Munger, who emphasized the importance of avoiding great errors in life, whether it be in investing or health. This strategy of avoiding stupidity is seen as a different and effective approach compared to the conventional focus on being the best and becoming more advanced. By simply avoiding stupidity, one has the potential to outperform others.

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