It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent.

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"Recognize reality even when you don’t like it— especially when you don’t like it."

- Charlie Munger

Awareness

"Don’t drift into self-pity because it doesn’t solve any problems. Generally speaking, envy, resentment, revenge, and self-pity are disastrous modes of thought."

- Charlie Munger

Self-awareness

"The big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting."

- Charlie Munger

Success

"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Insight

"If I can be optimistic when I’m nearly dead, surely the rest of you can handle a little inflation."

- Charlie Munger

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"The Power Comes In Response To A Need, Not A Desire."

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