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And what you will want to do with the bulk of your wealth is give it back to society.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3061260,"I was driven in large part by what Warren Buffett calls “the outer scorecard” – that need for public approval and recognition, which can so easily lead us in the wrong direction. This is a dangerous weakness for an investor, since the crowd is governed by irrational fear and greed rather than by calm analysis. I would argue that this kind of privileged academic environment is largely designed to measure people by an external scorecard: winning other people’s approval was what really counted.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3061252,"This became my own goal: not to be Warren Buffett, but to become a more authentic version of myself. As he had taught me, the path to true success is through authenticity.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3061251,"Hang out with people better than you, and you cannot help but improve.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":46},3061249,"Books are a priceless source of wisdom. But people are the ultimate teachers, and there may be lessons that we can only learn from observing them or being in their presence.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote, reminiscent of Guy Spier's humility and emphasis on human connection, is likely from one of his books or interviews where he reflects on the importance of people in our lives for learning and growth. As a value investor and writer, Spier has traveled extensively, met with numerous individuals who have inspired him, and penned several books sharing these encounters. During this time, he faced challenges common to many investors: navigating complex markets, staying true to his values, and recognizing the limitations of his own knowledge.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this seemingly innocuous quote is a nuanced perspective on the limits of written knowledge versus experiential learning. The statement highlights a tension between the timeless wisdom found in books and the dynamic, unpredictable nature of human relationships as teachers. It's not that books are inferior, but rather, they often provide static, potentially outdated advice compared to the fluid, contextual lessons we can learn from observing others.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider supplementing your self-study with regular interactions with people who embody the qualities or skills you wish to develop. Whether through mentorship programs, networking events, or simply volunteering in areas that interest you, investing time in real-life connections can offer a depth of learning and personal growth not achievable from books alone.",{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3061244,"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3061233,"We like to think that we change our environment, but the truth is that it changes us. So we have to be extraordinarily careful to choose the right environment – to work with, and even socialize with, the right people. 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