Wisdom and Humility: Learning from Charlie Munger's Epistemic Humility

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Accumulate wisdom day by day for a deserving life. Small actions lead to significant outcomes. Embrace the wisdom of living as if you were to die tomorrow and learning as if you were to live forever. Charlie Munger's epitaph reflects epistemic humility, emphasizing the value of trying to be useful instead of assuming usefulness. Striving to be useful in various roles is a noble pursuit, even though imperfections are inevitable. The aspiration to declare 'I tried' at the end of our days encapsulates a profound aspiration for all.

Charlie Munger, an American investor most well-known as vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett's partner, passed away last week at 99, just one month shy of his 100th birthday.

He was a treasure trove of wisdom—which he shared lavishly with the world over the course of his life, and which will create lasting ripples long after he is gone.

10 of his insights that created a lasting impact on my life: (1) The most valuable riches take time, (2) Avoid the second arrow, (3) Develop real knowledge, (4) Success follows interest, (5) Invert, always invert, (6) Avoid the Ostrich Effect, (7) Never mimic the herd, (8) Create a "too hard" pile, (9) Live what you want to receive, and (10) Wisdom compounds.