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Peter D. Kaufman is an American businessman, author, and editor known for compiling and editing 'Poor Charlie’s Almanack'.

Known for: Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

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Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

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A comprehensive collection of speeches, essays, and commentary capturing the investment philosophy, life lessons, and humor of Charles T. Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. The book presents Munger’s multidisciplinary approach to decision-making, his emphasis on rational thinking, and his insights into business, investing, and human behavior.

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The Psychology of Human Misjudgment

When I gave my talk on ‘The Psychology of Human Misjudgment,’ my purpose was simple: to make intelligent people aware of how easily their minds mislead them. After years of observation, I realized that even the sharpest investors and executives repeatedly stumble over basic psychological tendencies....

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The Importance of Mental Models

A person with only one lens can see only one world, but those with many lenses can glimpse reality itself. That’s why I preach the idea of ‘mental models.’ No single field can explain the full complexity of life; only a lattice of ideas drawn from multiple disciplines provides the tools to decode re...

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About Peter D. Kaufman

Peter D. Kaufman is an American businessman, author, and editor known for compiling and editing 'Poor Charlie’s Almanack'. He is the CEO of Glenair, Inc. and a close associate of Charles T. Munger, recognized for his work in distilling Munger’s wisdom into accessible form.

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