The Education of a Value Investor: My Transformative Quest for Wealth, Wisdom, and Enlightenment
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00KF2JU2W |
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| Number of Pages | : | 430 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Spier reveals his transformation from a Gordon Gekko wannabe, driven by greed, to a sophisticated investor who enjoys success without selling his soul to the highest bidder. Part memoir, part Wall Street advice, and part how-to, Guy Spier takes readers on a ride through Wall Street but more importantly provides those that want to take a different path with the insight, guidance, and inspiration they need to carve out their own definition of success.. Along the way he learned some powerful lessons which include: why the right mentors and partners are critical to long term success on Wall Street; why a topnotch education can sometimes get in the way of your success; that real learning doesn't begin until you are on your own; and how the best lessons from Warren Buffett have less to do with investing and more to do with being true to yourself. Spier determinedly set out to create a new career in his own way. Spier also reveals some of his own winning investment strategies, detailing deals that were winners but
Donovan said A Future Classic. This is, hands down, one of the best books I have ever read. And it is a very rare, unique kind of book. Some of the summaries I read after finishing the book, even positive ones, made it sound quaint and trite, along the lines of, "Oh, how cute, an investment ban. Earl Jordan Yaokasin, CFA said Guy will inspire you not only to be a better investor, but also to be a better person.. I started reading Guy's book during this year's ("Guy will inspire you not only to be a better investor, but also to be a better person." according to Earl Jordan Yaokasin, CFA. I started reading Guy's book during this year's (2015) Super Bowl. It was so exciting; I couldn't put the book down. Guy starts his book with a deep, honest and detailed look into his journey to becoming one of the best investment managers in the world. I could re. 015) Super Bowl. It was so exciting; I couldn't put the book down. Guy starts his book with a deep, honest and detailed look into his journey to becoming one of the best investment managers in the world. I could re. Rich advice Jim A good read for novice and seasoned investors. Brand new investors, attempting to learn how to get started, will gain a sense of the value in long term conservative investing but not much in kicking off a personal portfolio. The author's honesty is refreshing enou
And, oh, the lessons--of the forms of self-transformation, self-transcendence, and self-understanding that lead to investing success--stand to profit any reader, non-investors included.” Robert B. It is even rarer to find these investing insights wrapped in a set of life lessons that you will find thought provoking, challenging and useful. Cialdini, Bestselling Author of Influence“Our industry is extraordinarily competitive, and knowing oneself if a huge advantage. Spier's book and play by your own rules. This narrative gives us each the gift of helping us understand ourselves better-- helping us become better investors. He believes that most investors pay attention to the wrong things and allow their minds to get hijacked by bad ideas. A graduate of Oxford University and Harvard Business
An ardent disciple of Warren Buffett, Guy launched the fund with $15 million in assets, closely replicating the structure and approach of Buffett's original partnerships. He is a regular commentator in the media, having appeared on CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg Television, and Fox Business News. Guy received his education a