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FoundersSep 6, 2024

#363 Li Lu and Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett

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Li Lu Charlie Munger Warren Buffett

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All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die, So I'll Never Go There Poor Charlie's Almanac, The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger Sam Walton's autobiography+1 more

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#363 Li Lu and Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett mentions All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die, So I'll Never Go There by Peter Bevelin, Poor Charlie's Almanac, The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger, Sam Walton's autobiography by Sam Walton, and Poor Charlie's Almanac by Charlie Munger with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die, So I'll Never Go There Poor Charlie's Almanac, The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger Sam Walton's autobiography Poor Charlie's Almanac

3 books from this episode

All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die, So I'll Never Go There

Peter Bevelin

I think it's the best book on Buffett and Munger I've ever read.

Poor Charlie's Almanac, The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger

Charlie spent his lifetime studying the causes of human failures, so he has a profound understanding of the weaknesses of human nature.

Sam Walton's autobiography

Sam Walton

Sam Walton had seen more retail stores than anybody else on the planet.

Guests: Li Lu, Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett

Episode summary

I sent a friend this text: I'm working on another Li Lu episode but this one is about his remarkable investing career. Can be summarized by: 1. Studied Buffett and Munger. 2. Did that. Last episode was about how Li Lu survived one of the most horrific childhoods imaginable. This episode covers how he thinks about investing and entrepreneurship—in his own words. Sources: The forward to the Chinese edition of Poor Charlie’s Almanack written by Li Lu Li Lu's Colombia Business School lecture 2006 Li Lu’s San Francisco State University lecture 2012 Graham & Doddsville interview with Li Lu 13th Colombia Business Conference 2021 Li Lu's Reflections On Reaching Fifty ---- Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ---- Build relationships with other founders, investors, and executives at a Founders Event ---- Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ---- Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube (Video coming soon!) ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

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All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die, So I'll Never Go There

Peter Bevelin

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Poor Charlie's Almanac, The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger

The host discusses Charlie Munger's profound understanding of human nature and moral philosophy, highlighting his bel…

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Sam Walton's autobiography

Sam Walton

The host mentions Sam Walton's autobiography to emphasize the importance of continuous study in entrepreneurship. Wal…

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Poor Charlie's Almanac

Charlie Munger

The host mentions 'Poor Charlie's Almanac' to highlight Charlie Munger's profound understanding of human nature and m…

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Snowball

The host mentions 'Snowball' to highlight Warren Buffett's unique approach to investing, particularly his concept of…

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Sam Walton: Made in America

John Huey

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The conversation centers on Charlie Munger's philosophy.
A second recurring theme is entrepreneurial continuous learning.
Referenced books include All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die, So I'll Never Go There by Peter Bevelin and Poor Charlie's Almanac, The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger.
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Charlie Munger's philosophy(2)entrepreneurial continuous learning(1)importance of speed in business(1)Leeloo's investing career(1)Warren Buffett's investment philosophy(1)

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All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die, So I'll Never Go There

Peter Bevelin

Best for Investors and business ownersOften cited around Leeloo's investing career

“This book is described as the best book on Buffett and Munger the speaker has ever read, emphasizing their investment philosophies and insights.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Leeloo's investing career

For: Investors and business owners

Key quote: “I think it's the best book on Buffett and Munger I've ever read.”

The host mentions the book to highlight its insights on business management as discussed by Buffett and Munger. It serves as a guide for understanding the principles that lead to successful investing and company management.

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Poor Charlie's Almanac, The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and investment philosophy.Often cited around Charlie Munger's philosophy

“An excerpt from the foreword that Li Lu wrote for the Chinese version is mentioned, highlighting Munger's philosophies and insights.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Charlie Munger's philosophy

For: Individuals interested in personal development and investment philosophy.

Key quote: “Charlie spent his lifetime studying the causes of human failures, so he has a profound understanding of the weaknesses of human nature.”

The host discusses Charlie Munger's profound understanding of human nature and moral philosophy, highlighting his belief in self-discipline and continuous improvement. This leads to a mention of 'Poor Charlie's Almanac' as a source of Munger's wisdom and insights.

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Sam Walton's autobiography

Sam Walton

Best for Aspiring entrepreneurs and business studentsOften cited around entrepreneurial continuous learning

“I've read Sam Walton's autobiography twice. It emphasizes the importance of continuous study and learning in business.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: entrepreneurial continuous learning

For: Aspiring entrepreneurs and business students

Key quote: “Sam Walton had seen more retail stores than anybody else on the planet.”

The host mentions Sam Walton's autobiography to emphasize the importance of continuous study in entrepreneurship. Walton's journey illustrates how slow, deliberate learning can lead to significant business success, as seen in his development of Walmart.

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Poor Charlie's Almanac

Charlie Munger

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and investment philosophyOften cited around Charlie Munger's philosophy

“Charlie Munger in Poor Charlie's Almanac says, going back to Leloo, the game of investing is really continuous learning.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Charlie Munger's philosophy

For: Individuals interested in personal development and investment philosophy

Key quote: “Charlie spent his lifetime studying the causes of human failures, so he has a profound understanding of the weaknesses of human nature.”

The host mentions 'Poor Charlie's Almanac' to highlight Charlie Munger's profound understanding of human nature and moral philosophy. This book serves as a reflection of Munger's lifelong commitment to self-improvement and discipline, which the host admires.

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Snowball

Best for Investors and finance studentsOften cited around Warren Buffett's investment philosophy

“This is from the biography Snowball. It discusses Buffett's 20 punches approach to investing, emphasizing the importance of making wise financial decisions.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Warren Buffett's investment philosophy

For: Investors and finance students

Key quote: “You get very rich, he said, if you thought you were rich, you thought of yourself as having a card with only 20 punches in a lifetime.”

The host mentions 'Snowball' to highlight Warren Buffett's unique approach to investing, particularly his concept of limiting financial decisions to maximize impact. This insight serves as a foundation for understanding the importance of conviction and opportunity cost in investment strategies.

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Sam Walton: Made in America

John Huey

Best for Entrepreneurs and business professionalsOften cited around importance of speed in business

“Then I read this biography by Vance. It smacked me in the face of the importance of like fast and then slow and then really fast.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: importance of speed in business

For: Entrepreneurs and business professionals

Key quote: “It smacked me in the face of the importance of like fast and then slow and then really fast.”

The host briefly mentions a biography that emphasizes the significance of speed in business operations. This reference suggests that understanding the balance between fast and slow approaches is crucial for success.

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