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Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
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From the legendary vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life.
"A timeless classic that will change how you approach life. There is a billion-dollar education inside this book."—Shane Parrish, founder of Syrus Partners and Farnam Street
"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 eleven 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.
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 reader seeking to go to bed a little wiser than when they woke up.
- Print length384 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherStripe Press
- Publication dateDecember 5, 2023
- Dimensions6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-101953953239
- ISBN-13978-1953953230
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Praise for Poor Charlie's Almanack
Selling thousands of copies, year after year.
“This book is something of a publishing miracle—never advertised, yet year after year selling many thousands of copies from its internet site.”
—Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
A billion-dollar education inside this book.
“Poor Charlie’s Almanack is a timeless classic that will change how you approach life. There is a billion-dollar education inside this book.”
—Shane Parrish, founder of Syrus Partners and Farnam Street
For anyone interested in thinking clearly, rationally, and effectively.
“This book is the best way to learn from Munger and his ideas. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in thinking clearly, rationally, and effectively.”
—Ana Lorena Fabrega, author, educator, and chief evangelist at Synthesis
Charlie Munger’s insights are timeless.
“Charlie Munger’s insights are timeless. Some of these speeches were delivered over 20 years ago, but they feel like they could have been given yesterday.”
—Tyler Hogge, venture partner at Pelion
About the author
Charles T. Munger is an investor, businessman, and former real estate attorney. He is the vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the multinational conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett. He was chairman of Wesco Financial Corporation from 1984 to 2011. He is also chairman of the Daily Journal Corporation and a director of Costco Wholesale Corporation.
About the editor
Peter D. Kaufman is the chairman and CEO of Glenair, Inc. He was a longtime director of Wesco Financial Corporation and is a current director of Daily Journal Corporation. In 2005, he edited and published Poor Charlie’s Almanack, a compilation of talks given by his longtime friend Charlie Munger.
About the publisher
Stripe Press publishes ideas for progress in science, technology, and economics. Our collection includes new ideas from emerging and established thinkers and industry leaders, as well as reimagined editions of enduring works. We curate our titles for a global audience of builders and practitioners who are shaping the future of policy and industry.
Stripe Press is based in South San Francisco, with team members across the US and in London. We are a part of the global payments infrastructure company Stripe.
Recent titles by Stripe Press:
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Editorial Reviews
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"Charlie Munger was born before corporate speak, before business leaders minced words to obscure truths. But Charlie Munger’s words have always cut like a knife—and that sharp spirit of truth-seeking built Berkshire into what it is today. We should all aspire to such clarity."—Katherine Boyle, general partner at a16z
“Poor Charlie’s Almanack is a timeless classic that will change how you approach life. There is a billion-dollar education inside this book.”
—Shane Parrish, founder of Syrus Partners and Farnam Street
“This book is the best way to learn from Munger and his ideas. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in thinking clearly, rationally, and effectively.”—Ana Lorena Fabrega, author, educator, and chief evangelist at Synthesis
“Charlie Munger’s insights are timeless. Some of these speeches were delivered over 20 years ago, but they feel like they could have been given yesterday.”—Tyler Hogge, venture partner at Pelion
“If I could only read one book to help me succeed in life and business, this is the book I’d read. Charlie’s timeless wisdom has inspired millions and will continue to resonate for generations to come.” —David Senra, creator of the Founders podcast "This book is indispensable reading that will benefit investment professionals and retail investors alike… The rerelease of Munger’s bountiful wit and wisdom is a celebration of nearly a century of success and deserves to be at the top of our reading lists.”
—Ian Robertson, CFA Institute
“Those who know only a little about him think Munger was a paragon of how to pick stocks—which he was. But those who knew him well consider him a moral exemplar—someone who showed how to think clearly, deal fairly and live fully. He took nothing for granted.”—Jason Zweig, Wall Street Journal
“Munger’s book offers a rare look inside one of the greatest minds of our time. From avoiding a life of misery to choosing the right business partner, you’ll learn to apply ‘Mungerisms’ to every aspect of your life.”—Marcel Schwantes, INC
“As instructive as Munger’s advice—which affords peeks into how he and Buffett made their implausibly profitable investment decisions—is his unapologetic skewering of the sacred principles of contemporary investing and business education, and of the behavior of the business community generally… Munger's painfully honest and occasionally indecorous views on the mainstream investing world make for entertaining reading.”
—Dave Mandle, Los Angeles Review of Books
About the Author
Peter D. Kaufman is the chairman and CEO of Glenair, Inc. He is a former director of Wesco Financial Corporation and Daily Journal Corporation. In 2005, he edited and published Poor Charlie’s Almanack, a compilation of talks given by his longtime friend Charlie Munger. He lives in California.
Warren E. Buffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
John Collison is the cofounder and president of Stripe, which builds financial infrastructure for the internet.
Product details
- Publisher : Stripe Press
- Publication date : December 5, 2023
- Language : English
- Print length : 384 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1953953239
- ISBN-13 : 978-1953953230
- Item Weight : 1.95 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Charles T. Munger is an investor, businessman, and former real estate attorney. He is the vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the multinational conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett. He was chairman of Wesco Financial Corporation from 1984 to 2011. He is also chairman of the Daily Journal Corporation and a director of Costco Wholesale Corporation.



























