Book · 2015 · Business & Economics
Charlie Munger
The Complete Investor
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And and how does that play into the new book that you've recently written about Charlie Munger as the complete investor.
Why people recommend it
Charlie Munger by Tren Griffin is a comprehensive investment guide and biographical exploration that details the mental models and decision-making frameworks utilized by the legendary billionaire investor. On an episode of the a16z Podcast titled a16z Podcast | The Best Way To Be Smart ... Is To Not Be Stupid, broadcast on January 2, 2019, host Michael Copeland discussed the book with the author. Copeland kicked off the conversation by asking how aspiring investors can begin adopting Munger's sophisticated thought processes, playfully noting that reading Griffin's book is obviously the essential first step. Throughout the interview, Copeland referenced the publication while questioning how the core principles of rationality and avoiding stupidity tie into the broader philosophy of modern investing. The dialogue underscored the practical utility of the text, emphasizing that understanding Munger's cognitive strategies is just as vital for financial success as analyzing market data. The podcast effectively positioned the book as an indispensable manual for anyone looking to upgrade their analytical skills and adopt a more disciplined approach to problem-solving and wealth management.
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Michael Copeland how do how do you advise us starting on that path I guess the besides reading your book obviously that's st… 2
“and and how does that play into the new book that you've recently written about Charlie Munger as the complete investor”
“how do how do you advise us starting on that path I guess the besides reading your book obviously that's step one”
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Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Griffin has a new book out and the title is Charlie Munger the complete investor in this episode of the pod we discuss how all of us not just investors can channel our inner Munger how the best investors and business leaders spend more time on what they don't know and why the best way to be smart is to”
“and then the key thing above and go back to the Munger book is that mongers a real believer in investing is the last liberal art the there's a book actually by Hagstrom where he actually would that was the original title and you know basically to be a good investor”
“this is why he called I love the cover of my book because he calls himself basically a book with legs sticking out or as children do and the important thing there is read widely and understand a lot about a lot at a lot of different disciplines”
“it's a test with a book if you can't read my book if you can't get through it you should be buying a diversified portfolio of index funds and so this is in some sense is sort of a litmus test which is if the chapter on moats bores you you're not gonna be a good investor”

