• Poor Charlie’s Almanack

  • The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
  • By: Charles T. Munger
  • Narrated by: Grover Gardener
  • Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (261 ratings)

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Poor Charlie’s Almanack

By: Charles T. Munger
Narrated by: Grover Gardener
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From the legendary vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life.

"Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up," Charles T. Munger advises in Poor Charlie’s Almanack. Originally published in 2005, this compendium of 11 talks, delivered by the legendary Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman between 1986 and 2007, has become a touchstone for a generation of investors and entrepreneurs seeking to absorb the enduring wit and wisdom of one of the great minds of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, chairman and CEO of Glenair and longtime friend of Charlie Munger—whom he calls “this generation’s answer to Benjamin Franklin”—this abridged Stripe Press edition of Poor Charlie’s Almanack features a brand-new foreword by Stripe cofounder John Collison.

Poor Charlie’s Almanack draws on Munger’s encyclopedic knowledge of business, finance, history, philosophy, physics, and ethics—and more besides—to introduce the latticework of mental models that underpin his rational and rigorous approach to life, learning, and decision-making. Delivered with Munger’s characteristic sharp wit and rhetorical flair, it is an essential volume for any listener seeking to go to bed a little wiser than when they woke up.

©2023 PCA Publications, LLC (P)2023 Stripe Press

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Updated. Timeless.

All the talks are great. The famous talk on human misjudgment has been expanded and updated so it is worthwhile even if you’ve heard the original.

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Great read.

I’m so happy the Founders Podcast shared this gem of a book with me. I’ll make this an annual read.

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Influential

I have read hard copy 6 years ago. So happy, I was able to re-listen entire book now. Looking forward to re-listening different sections whenever I want.

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Great book about a great man.

This has a great subject matter and is delivered in an efficient and entertaining way.

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Behavioral Economics

Well organized and very insightful. Reader made one think they were really listening to Charles T. Munger. Bought for my teen grand daughter who is planning a business education and career.

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Great book on psychology

Summarizes the views of Munger very well. All the talks are well documented and narrated. Worth buying

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Great wisdom

loved the whole thing, sorry he has passed. he will be missed. world needs more like charlie

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Great Mind

Listening to the great mind of Charles Munger is inspiring. This isn’t the most entertaining of listens for everyone, but it is incredibly insightful. RIP Charlie.

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With over 225 titles in my audible. This is in my top 3!! On the hardback as well as the audible version

I love this book!!! Priceless knowledge.

With over 225 titles in my audible. This is in my top 3!! On the hardback as well as the audible version

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Psychology of life.

Great breakdown on how you should approach life from Charlie . He simply links psychology back to investing habits and the decisions we make in life. Exceptional points on how to improve your life.

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