TTU119: The Secret to becoming Richer, Wiser, Happier ft. William Green

What if there was one or two things that, above all, the best investors of all time have in common? Would you be interested to know what this is? Our special guest today, William Green, has written about this in his new book, called ‘Richer, Wiser, Happier’, where he draws upon his past interviews with over forty of the most successful investors of all time, to find out some of the ingredients that made them stand out. These elite group include Sir John Templeton, Charlie Munger, Howard Marks, Jack Bogle, Ed Thorp, and Joel Greenblatt. Join us as we uncover what it takes to be a truly successful investor, the benefits of deferred gratification, why being humble can lead to solid long-term returns, and the beauty of combining ‘man and machine’ to create a profitable, systematic approach to the markets.

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The connection between philosophy and investing
• Richard’s new book, ‘Richer, Wiser, Happier’
• The secrets behind the successful business model of Costco and Amazon
• The benefits of deferred gratification
• Why Ray Dalio likes to combine ‘man & machine’ and use systematic approaches
• Why being humble can lead to great long-term returns
• How to invest for the long-term, in a short-term world
• The ingredients that made some of the most famous investors of all-time so reputable

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