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    Summary of Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger and Peter D. Kaufman: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
    Summary of Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger and Peter D. Kaufman: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
    Summary of Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger and Peter D. Kaufman: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
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    Summary of Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger and Peter D. Kaufman: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

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    Poor Charlie's Almanack is a compilation of eleven talks delivered by Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman Charles T. Munger between 1986 and 2007. The book offers lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life. Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, the book is a touchstone for a generation of investors and entrepreneurs seeking to absorb Munger's enduring wisdom. The abridged Stripe Press edition features a new foreword by Stripe cofounder John Collison.

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    PublisherjUSTIN REESE
    Release dateDec 5, 2023
    ISBN9798215412794
    Summary of Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger and Peter D. Kaufman: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

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      Summary of Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger and Peter D. Kaufman - Justin Reese

      BUFFETT ON MUNGER

      From 1733 to 1758, Ben Franklin emphasized virtues like thrift, duty, hard work, and simplicity in Poor Richard's Almanack. Over the years, Charlie Munger, a disciple of Ben, shifted the focus from saving pennies to being prompt and early. Charlie consistently practiced Ben's advice, creating two philanthropic funds to teach compound interest. He chose to become a living lesson in compounding, avoiding frivolous expenditures. However, Charlie has not sought to improve on Ben's thinking, such as in his Advice on the Choice of a Mistress essay.

      The author shares his advice on choosing a partner, focusing on finding someone smarter and wiser, not flaunting their superiority, never second-guessing, generous, and constantly adding to the fun. Charlie Munger, who has been partners for 45 years, meets Ben's eighth criterion of being grateful.

      MUNGER ON BUFFETT

      The speaker criticizes the myth of being Warren Buffett's great enlightener, stating that he hasn't needed much enlightenment and that he gets more credit than he deserves. They argue that Warren's performance is improving each year, and Berkshire is drowning in money. They believe the top guy won't be as smart as Warren, but it's silly to complain about a world where Warren Buffett has been successful for 40 years.The speaker criticizes the myth of being Warren Buffett's great enlightener, stating that he hasn't needed much enlightenment and that he gets more credit than he deserves. They argue that Warren's performance is improving each year, and Berkshire is drowning in money. They believe the top guy won't be as smart as Warren, but it's silly to complain about a world where Warren Buffett has been successful for 40 years.

      INTRODUCTION

      Charlie Munger's multidisciplinary approach to life, learning, decision-making, and investing is a self-developed model for clear and simple thinking. His observations and conclusions are based on fundamental human nature, basic truths, and core principles from a wide range of disciplines. Munger's encyclopedic knowledge allows him to cite references from classical orators, 18th- and 19th-century European literati, and pop culture icons. He uses humor, inversions, and paradox to provide sage counsel about life's toughest challenges.

      Charlie also employs historical and business case studies to make his points with subtlety and texture, often using a story-like context instead of abstract statements of theory. His lessons hang together in a coherent latticework of knowledge, available for recall and use when needed. It is clear throughout these talks and speeches that Charlie places a premium on life decisions over investment decisions. His mental models, drawn from every discipline imaginable, recur repeatedly and focus on fundamental truth, human accomplishment, human foibles, and the arduous path to wisdom.

      The book opens with a portrait biography of Charlie Munger and summarizing his unconventional way of thinking and extraordinary work ethic. The expanded third edition of the book includes a new talk Charlie delivered at the USC Gould School of Law Commencement on May 13, 2007. Each talk is well worth your time not only for the enjoyment it will provide but also for what you can absorb from the rich assortment of ideas and practices that Charlie relies on.

      A Portrait of Charles T. Munger

      Berkshire Hathaway is a story of two financial geniuses, Warren Buffett and his silent partner, Charlie Munger. Charlie is Warren's friend, lawyer, adviser, and devil's advocate, and one of the largest stockholders in one of the most successful publicly traded companies in American business history. Since 1964, when Warren and Charlie assumed management of Berkshire, its market value has increased an astonishing 13,500 times, from $10 million to roughly $135 billion.

      Charlie was born on January 1, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, and has shared many notables with his Midwestern roots. He crossed paths with the Buffett family during his formative years when he worked at Buffett & Son, an upscale grocery store in Omaha. His parents encouraged reading and encouraged him to read medical journals belonging to Dr. Ed Davis, a close friend and family physician. Charlie developed a fondness for raising hamsters and eventually attended Central High School, a large public school recognized as a good college preparatory school.

      In the 1920s, Omaha was a melting pot with different races and religions mixed socially and commercially. Charlie's observations of the plight of those less fortunate made a lasting impression, leading him to find a boring job counting passersby, which paid 40¢ an hour. This experience allowed Charlie to recognize and seize opportunities that other businessmen consistently overlook.

      Charlie Munger, a respected federal judge and lawyer, was a key figure in his family's financial struggles during the Depression. His grandfather, Al Munger, helped rescue a small bank owned by Charlie's uncle Tom, who had been defaulting on loans due to the economy. Munger also supported his daughter's husband, a musician, in pharmacy school, which helped secure the future for Charlie's aunt.

      During the Depression, Munger's law practice prospered, and he was paid a substantial fee to step aside and take over a case involving a small soap-making company. This allowed him to keep the Mungers comfortable during the depression. Charlie also worked to earn his own spending money, learning the value of financial independence.

      In 1941, Charlie graduated from Central High School and pursued a career in mathematics and physics. He joined the Army Air Corps and later studied at the California Institute of Technology before being discharged from the Army Air Corps in 1946. He

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