Anchoring is a psychological short cut that all human beings perform. In investing, the gravity of anchors is so powerful and pervasive that we must educate ourselves on this topic. Listen to this episode to gain awareness of the nuances of anchoring and learn what can be done to prevent it.

In this episode, we are joined by Christopher Mayer, portfolio manager of Woodlock House Family Capital and author of 100 Baggers: Stocks that Return 100-to-1 and How to Find Them. Chris shares his insights on what attributes to seek in long term winning investments and what he learned from legendary investor Chuck Akre.

In the second part of 100 to 1, we complete our review of Thomas Phelps's investment classic with the numerical and fundamental realities supporting stocks that deliver a high rate of long-term compounding. 

In 1972, an investment classic called "100 to 1 in the Stock Market" was published. The concepts laid out in the book are timeless and the author, Thomas Phelps, communicates his teachings in an engaging manner.

This episode deals more with the psychological aspects and investors' self-defeating behaviors explained in the book, whereas the next episode highlights the basic arithmetic behind generating investment returns and key attributes to look for in long-term winners.

In this episode, we are rejoined by Dr. George Athanassakos during his European lecture tour to discuss his new book, "Value Investing: From Theory to Practice". We discuss numerous topics, including the character and proper mindset needed to succeed as a value investor.  Dr. Athanassakos also explores best practices that would benefit the long term well-being of any investor.

Links:

• Order a copy of "Value Investing: From Theory to Practice":  https://valueinvestingeducation.com/index.php/value-investing-from-theory-to-practice-a-guide-to-the-value-investing-process/

In our season finale, we speak with Dr. George Athanassakos, who is a pioneer in bringing value investing into the university curriculum. He is a Professor of Finance and the Ben Graham Chair in Value Investing at the Ivey Business School. 

His upcoming book, Value Investing: From Theory to Practice, is scheduled for release in April 2021. It will be distinguished as the first value investing textbook and will serve as a platform for the subject of value investing to proliferate in business schools.  

In this interesting interview, Dr. Athanassakos shares his personal journey, offers a sneak peak into his upcoming book, discusses the state of value investing today, and explains how the value investing philosophy is healthy for one's long-term well-being. 

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Every company wants Danaher results, but how many CEOs are willing to do what it really takes to succeed in a lean transformation? Listen in as our guest, Mark DeLuzio, provides insights on the unconventional thinking needed to achieve unconventional results.  Mark is the principal architect of the Danaher Business System (DBS), the author of Flatlined: Why Lean Transformations Fail and What to Do About It, and founder of Lean Horizons Consulting. He also discusses his non-profit organization, B.R.A.V.E., which was formed to assist military veteran entrepreneurs reach their dreams with existing businesses or new start-ups.

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A spin-off occurs when a company breaks off one or more of its segments into a separate publicly traded company. Besides being a historically 'nutritious' place to hunt for value, the dynamics behind a spin-off are inherently interesting and oppose the forces that make markets efficient.

In this episode, which is part one of an undetermined number of episodes on the subject, we  cover key attributes that are indicative of a compelling spin-off worth digging into, as described in Joel Greenblatt's book on special situations.

How do you generally deal with and think about market fluctuations?  In this episode, we cover Chapter 8 of The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. Warren Buffett identified Chapter 8 ("The Investor and Market Fluctuations") as one of two key chapters in his favorite investment publication of all time. Tune in to learn about Mr. Market and how to use him to your advantage. 

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The checklist is a simple yet overlooked tool in making investment decisions. If you haven't been using one up until now, it is a good idea to begin thinking about its importance.

Buying and selling stocks is easy - too easy these days.  Technology has reduced the smallest distance between impulse and action to the point where a day trader may not remember how many times the same stock was bought and sold within a single trading day. 

When we buy shares of a company, we become fractional owners. If we want to own a company for the long term, naturally we should care about a great many things that will affect the health and prosperity of the business. And so it makes sense to list those attributes you believe to be important in an investment. Don't leave it up to your experience or mood on the day you transact - have a checklist and ensure you have run through it before making a decision to buy that shiny new opportunity.

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