Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

Name: Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
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Author: Charles T. Munger

by Charles T. Munger

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4.6 stars from 3,800 reviews. Top 62% of Self Help books we track.

512 pages~8.5 hr readPublished by Stripe PressPublished 2005-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want to understand how successful investors actually think, beyond the usual finance jargon and hot takes.
You're building a business or managing money and need a framework for making decisions that hold up over decades.
You enjoy reading people who are genuinely smart and funny, who don't take themselves too seriously despite their accomplishments.

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You're looking for quick tips or hacks. Munger's approach requires patience and reflection, not shortcuts.
You prefer narrative-driven books with stories and examples. This is dense, philosophical, and talks-based.
You're uncomfortable with contrarian thinking or frank criticism of modern business culture and human behaviour.

About this book

Poor Charlie's Almanack collects eleven talks delivered by Charles T. Munger, vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, between 1986 and 2007. Originally published in 2005, the book presents Munger's perspectives on investment strategy, philanthropy, and rational, ethical living. Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, chairman and CEO of Glenair, this abridged Stripe Press edition includes a foreword by Stripe cofounder John Collison. The book draws on Munger's knowledge across business, finance, history, philosophy, physics, and ethics to explain the mental models underlying his approach to decision-making and learning. Munger's talks are delivered with characteristic wit and rhetorical style, offering insights for readers interested in developing wisdom and understanding across multiple disciplines.

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Currently 4.6★ from 3,800 reviews

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