Poor Charlie’s Almanack

The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

By: Charles T. Munger

Narrated by: Grover Gardener

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.

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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.

Great book on psychology

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

Great wisdom

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

Brilliant, as expected

Chances are, you already know who C Munger, likewise you’ll find plenty of insights and wisdom of the great man

Good read

Interesting, humorous and well worth the read. Mr. Monger was a well read, funny, patient and Rich man.

great I sights on how to think

a great write up that walks through how to think and use gained knowledge. a must read for those that want to have a bigger impact on this world.

Simple

Charlie’s ability to explain things in a very simple manner was in full display in this book. Job well done

Great read.

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

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.

Every Chapter.

I Love You Charlie. You are always in our Hearts. In our thoughts. Our ideas. Make us the wiser.