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“What do you want to avoid? Such an easy answer: sloth and unreliability. If you're unreliable it doesn't matter what your virtues are. You're going to crater immediately. Doing what you have faithfully engaged to do should be an automatic part of your conduct. You want to avoid sloth and unreliability.”

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Charlie Munger
Charlie Munger

Charlie Munger, born on January 1, 1924, is a distinguished business person known for his investment philosophy and partnership with Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway. He has been a significant influence in the field of finance and investing, contributing to the success of the company over the years. more

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