Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

How Billionaire Investors Win in Markets and Life | William Green


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What do the world’s greatest investors know that the rest of us don’t?

In this episode, we sit down with William Green, author of Richer, Wiser, Happier, to uncover the timeless principles he's learned from interviewing legends like Charlie Munger, Howard Marks, and Bill Miller.

Rather than chasing hot tips or quick wins, William reveals how traits like emotional control, simplicity, and avoiding big mistakes can help you build wealth—and a more meaningful life.

We discuss the difference between gambling and investing, the wisdom of indexing for most families, and why subtracting noise can lead to clarity and success. Whether you're just starting out or well along your financial journey, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for life and money.

If you want to become richer, wiser, happier, this episode with William Green is a must-listen.


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  • Chapters

    00:00 – Timeless wisdom and survival in investing

    01:00 – Introduction to William Green and his journey
    03:30 – The surprising philosophical nature of top investors
    06:00 – Learning from failure: The Bill Miller story
    08:30 – The power of accepting impermanence (Mujo & Howard Marks)
    11:30 – Gambling vs. investing: Lessons from a young William
    14:30 – The Buffett playbook and indexing for most families
    18:00 – The art of subtraction and simplifying your financial life
    22:00 – Defining a rich life: Health, relationships, peace of mind
    25:00 – Charlie Munger’s key principle: Invert, always invert
    28:30 – How to survive financial storms: Diversify and avoid leverage
    32:00 – Dogged incremental progress and being “number one-ish”
    36:00 – William’s biggest takeaway from 25 years of interviews
    38:00 – Where to find Richer, Wiser, Happier and his podcast


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                              • Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson
                                • Editor: Johnny Sohl
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