Charlie Munger

Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway

1924 — 2023

The Rational Polymath. Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Master of mental models, rational analysis, and multi-disciplinary thinking applied to investing.

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“It's astonishing how much lasting benefit individuals like us have gained by consistently avoiding foolishness, rather than striving to be exceptionally smart.”

“It takes character to sit with all that cash and to do nothing. I didn't get to where I am by going after mediocre opportunities.”

“What do you want to avoid? Such an easy answer: sloth and unreliability. If you're unreliable it doesn't matter what your virtues are. You're going to crater immediately.”

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