TGM Classic | William Green | Richer, Wiser, Happier: Mastering the Game of Investing

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Do you have both the willingness and ability to take risks with your investments?

William Green, through his book “Richer, Wiser, Happier,” takes a deep dive into the world of investing after drawing powerful insights from the world’s greatest investors.

As a journalist and author, William spent more than two decades interviewing some of the most successful investors to explore the strategies, philosophies, and principles they use to achieve long-term success and happiness, both in investing and in life.

His book offers insights into how they think, act, and make decisions, and how ordinary investors can apply these lessons to their own portfolios and lives. Willam emphasizes the importance of avoiding bad decisions and taking a rational approach to investing, while also acknowledging the role of luck in investment success.

In this episode, Darius and William talk about a wide range of topics including financial freedom and achieving success through investing, the importance of setting intentions, and making principled decisions. They also discuss the dangers of investing and why it is important to learn and understand it before making an investment decision.

Topics include:

• What led William to study English at Oxford and pursue a career in writing
• What sparked William’s interest in the stock market despite his initial views on business and markets
• How to achieve financial freedom and success through investing
• How a setback can lead to introspection and a deeper understanding of life
• Setting an intention to help achieve a positive impact and avoid being driven by ego
• Leading a life with no regrets by making principled decisions
• The many benefits of approaching life in a more rational manner
• The effects of making poor and bad decisions
• The dangers of investing without knowing what you are doing
• And other topics…

Connect with William:

Website: https://williamgreenwrites.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-green-79809a19/

Richer, Wiser, Happier: https://www.amazon.com/Richer-Wiser-Happier-Greatest-Investors/dp/1501164856

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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