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In this episode of the With Ross Podcast, we delve into the fascinating speech delivered by the late Charlie Munger to a group of Harvard students back in 1986. Titled "How to Guarantee a Life of Misery," Munger's speech provides a thought-provoking take on life and success. He shares his unique perspective on avoiding misery by listing a set of prescriptions that, if followed, ensure a life filled with dissatisfaction. From the perils of ingesting chemicals to the importance of learning from personal experiences rather than the experiences of others, Munger's words offer a distinct and intriguing viewpoint on living a fulfilling life. Join us as we explore the profound insights of Charlie Munger and contemplate the implications of his advice in our own lives.
Timestamps:
00:00 Speech length, anticipation, role models, public speaking.
05:08 Carson recommends avoiding resentment and revenge.
07:25 Ignominious captivity, burning alive, learn from experience.
11:57 Evidence challenges cherished theories, embrace objectivity.
Keywords:
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Harvard, commencement speech, misery, happiness, envy, resentment, reliability, personal experience, vicarious learning, adversity, Epictetus, rustic wisdom, Jacoby, special relativity, Charles Darwin, objectivity, self-criticism, worldly goods, ignorance, business, elegance, achievement, Samuel Johnson, Johnny Carson, chutzpah, biography, speech length, public speaking
In this episode of the With Ross Podcast, we delve into the fascinating speech delivered by the late Charlie Munger to a group of Harvard students back in 1986. Titled "How to Guarantee a Life of Misery," Munger's speech provides a thought-provoking take on life and success. He shares his unique perspective on avoiding misery by listing a set of prescriptions that, if followed, ensure a life filled with dissatisfaction. From the perils of ingesting chemicals to the importance of learning from personal experiences rather than the experiences of others, Munger's words offer a distinct and intriguing viewpoint on living a fulfilling life. Join us as we explore the profound insights of Charlie Munger and contemplate the implications of his advice in our own lives.
Timestamps:
00:00 Speech length, anticipation, role models, public speaking.
05:08 Carson recommends avoiding resentment and revenge.
07:25 Ignominious captivity, burning alive, learn from experience.
11:57 Evidence challenges cherished theories, embrace objectivity.
Keywords:
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Harvard, commencement speech, misery, happiness, envy, resentment, reliability, personal experience, vicarious learning, adversity, Epictetus, rustic wisdom, Jacoby, special relativity, Charles Darwin, objectivity, self-criticism, worldly goods, ignorance, business, elegance, achievement, Samuel Johnson, Johnny Carson, chutzpah, biography, speech length, public speaking
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