Reed HastingsCo-founder and former CEO · Netflix
”It had a profound positive impact on my leadership style.”
Principles: Life and Work
Ray Dalio · 2017 · 592 pages
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About the book
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, reveals the principles that guided his journey from failure to extraordinary success. The book combines autobiography with a practical manual on how to make effective decisions in business and in life.
Dalio shares his philosophy of "idea meritocracy" and systematic thinking, offering tools and frameworks that can be applied to various contexts to achieve goals with clarity and integrity.
Book details
| Author | Ray Dalio |
|---|---|
| Original title | Principles |
| Year of publication | 2017 |
| Pages | 592 |
Recommended by 18 people
Tom BilyeuEntrepreneur and host · Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory
”it's the most powerful business book I've ever read.”
Arianna HuffingtonEntrepreneur · The Huffington Post, Thrive Global
”Beautifully written and packed with so much wisdom.”
Drew HoustonCo-founder and CEO · Dropbox
”I think he sketched really concise and good thoughts for like, all right, how do you approach life?”
Gary VaynerchukEntrepreneur and author · VaynerMedia, VeeFriends
Recommended
Howard MarksInvestor and writer · Oaktree Capital Management
”I think the guiding quote of the book is [one] from Mark Twain: 'History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.'”
Jack DorseyCo-founder · Twitter and Square (Block)
”Useful for showing people how to operate through clearly articulated and shared principles that lead to faster progress.”
James ClearWriter and speaker · Atomic Habits
”[One of the] 10 books with the most wisdom per page.”
Kevin SystromCofounder · Instagram
”I was blown away. It’s both a guide to life, a guide to business, and also I think an insight into Ray and someone who’s built an amazing business.”
Lex FridmanResearcher and podcaster · MIT, Lex Fridman Podcast
”A book I highly recommend.”
Marc BenioffFounder and co-CEO · Salesforce
”A masterpiece.”
Mark CubanBusinessman and investor · Dallas Mavericks, Shark Tank
”The book I wish I'd had when I was a young entrepreneur.”
Marty CaganAuthor and consultant · Silicon Valley Product Group
”in my view, the most important business book of 2017”
Naval RavikantEntrepreneur and investor · AngelList, Angel investor
”As with most non-fiction, the meat was in the beginning.”
Tim FerrissEntrepreneur, author and podcaster · '4-Hour' book series
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Michael BloombergBusinessman, politician, and philanthropist · Bloomberg LP
”Anyone with goals and dreams can learn from [the author's] approach.”
Tony RobbinsCoach, author and philanthropist · Awaken the Giant Within
”[Ray Dalio] tells how he figured it all out – and about all the principles that guided him to success in his life, his business and his finances.”
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