Description: "With this new journal, Dalio takes his goal one step further to help readers reflect on and record their own principles. He does that by providing a series of guided exercises and questions for reflecting on what you're like, what you value, and what principles will best help you achieve your goals. These exercises draw from key concepts in the original Principles book, including: 1. How to identify your strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and preferences 2. How to use the #27;(3z#27;(Bfive-step process#27;(3y #27;(Bto achieve your goals 3. How to become both #27;(3z#27;(Bassertive and open-minded at the same time#27;(3y #27;(B4. How to maximize your learning from your mistakes (which are inevitable)."--from amazon.com.
Brief description: A global macro investor for more than 50 years, Ray Dalio founded Bridgewater Associates out of his two-bedroom apartment in NYC and ran it for most of its 50 years, building it into the largest hedge fund in the world under his leadership. He is now in a stage of life in which he wants to pass along and help people learn about principles that have helped him, especially in markets and the economy. He is a long-running New York Times bestselling author of Principles: Life and Work, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order, and Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises. He graduated with a B.S. in Finance from C.W. Post College in 1971 and received an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 1973. He has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 46 years and has three grown sons and seven grandchildren. He is an active philanthropist.
Review Quotes: Praise for Ray Dalio and Principles:
"Ray Dalio's market acumen is legendary, but it was creating and living by a set of principles that allowed him to reach the top. Everyone with goals and dreams can learn from Ray's approach."--Michael Bloomberg "Ray brings unique analytic insights about how to think about complex issues. His Principles is a must read. It's a gift to all of us."
--Stephen A. Schwarzman "Among a handful of philosopher-investors known not only for moneymaking prowess but also for their distinctive take on life."
--The Wall Street Journal "What makes Dalio compelling is not just his track record but the way he goes about making money, and the rigorous analysis he applies to understanding markets, organizations, the economy, and life."
--Fortune "Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles."
--Bill Gates "I absolutely loved this book. It's beautifully written and filled with such wisdom."
--Arianna Huffington "I found it to be truly extraordinary. Every page is full of so many principles of distinction and insights."
--Tony Robbins