Charlie Munger Quotes on Life

About Charlie Munger

Billionaire investor, attorney, and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. As Warren Buffett’s key partner, he shaped its philosophy and promoted rational thinking through mental models. Known for ethical investing, philanthropy, modest living, and sharp wit, Munger influenced finance, education, and architecture.

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There is no better teacher than history in determining the future.

— Charlie Munger

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Develop into a lifelong self-learner through voracious reading; cultivate curiosity and strive to become a little wiser every day.

— Charlie Munger

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Assume life will be really tough, and then ask if you can handle it. If the answer is yes, you've won.

— Charlie Munger

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Resilience is built by preparing for the hard version of life.

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List three hard things you've already survived. You're tougher than you think.
After your workout, think: "I did something hard. I can do hard things."
Weekly check: What difficult thing happened? How did I cope? What's the proof?

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To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want.

— Charlie Munger

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The world does not give you what you wish for; it gives you what you have earned. Lasting success is a direct result of becoming the kind of person who is worthy of it by developing the necessary skills, knowledge, and character. It is a principle of cause and effect, not of luck or entitlement.

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Identify the skills your goal requires and start learning them today.
Act with integrity to build the reputation you wish to have.
Focus on the daily process of improvement, not just the final reward.

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The young man knows the rules, the old man knows the exceptions.

— Charlie Munger

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Foundational knowledge is about understanding the established rules, while wisdom from experience is about recognizing when those rules don't apply. True mastery comes from understanding the context and exceptions that only time and practice can teach.

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Master the foundational principles of your craft before trying to break them.
Seek real-world experience to learn the limits and exceptions to the rules.
Learn from experienced mentors who can teach you practical, hard-won wisdom.

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