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“If you can learn to think calmly and act rationally when others are losing their heads, you’ll have a huge advantage in life — not just in investing.”
In this episode of The Business Book Club, we dive into Richer, Wiser, Happier by financial journalist and author William Green — a fascinating exploration of what the world’s best investors can teach us about success, purpose, and the good life. Through insights drawn from decades of interviews with legendary investors like Charlie Munger, Sir John Templeton, and Howard Marks, Green reveals that true wealth isn’t just about money — it’s about mindset, patience, and integrity.
The episode explores how these great thinkers approach uncertainty, embrace simplicity, and focus on compounding wisdom as much as capital. We discuss the habits and frameworks that help them stay rational under pressure, think independently, and make long-term decisions that stand the test of time. Beyond the world of finance, Richer, Wiser, Happier is a blueprint for anyone seeking clarity, resilience, and a more meaningful definition of success.
Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the mental models behind sustainable achievement, this episode offers practical lessons on how to live better — not just accumulate more.
Episode 33 - Richer, Wiser, Happier
By William Green
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About the Author
William Green is an acclaimed financial journalist, author, and speaker who has written for leading publications including Time, Fortune, Forbes, and The New Yorker. In Richer, Wiser, Happier, Green draws on more than 25 years of experience interviewing the world’s most successful investors, distilling their lessons into a powerful guide to living with purpose and intelligence. A graduate of Oxford University and Columbia University, Green is known for blending rigorous analysis with human insight — helping readers bridge the gap between wealth and wisdom.
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“A masterclass in how great investors think — and how their principles can help us all lead richer, wiser, and happier lives.”
— The Financial Times
