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Winner of the Axiom Business Book Award for 2018
“Mr. Dalio has long been an object of fascination. . . . His new
book is more significant than the original list of principles: It
is part memoir, part how-to guide. It is a deeply personal story,
with Mr. Dalio wading into how he started his firm in 1975,
internal conflicts inside the company, and strife early on in his
career. The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving. . .
. Underneath what may seem like a clinical, emotionless approach
is something different and far more poignant: Mr. Dalio is
preaching for individuals to have a sense of humility and
introspection, an ability to open themselves to appreciate
pointed criticism and use it to improve.”
—The New York Times
“If there was an ‘it’ book for businesses or careers in 2017, it
was Ray Dalio’s Principles. The book, weighing in at nearly 600
pages, begins with the author’s own story, including the rise of
Bridgewater Associates, Dalio’s highly successful investment
firm. Part memoir, part strategic plan, Dalio uses his own
history to provide suggestions on attaining success while always
stressing the power of individuality and personal goals. This
isn’t just a book for the power elite. Dalio’s highly detailed
game plan focuses on what he calls ‘radical’ truths and
transparencies, and are applicable to the careers of powerful
CEOs, ladder-climbing executives, longtime grunts, and
fresh-faced rookies.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and ins
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 ins—and I love how Ray
incorporates his history and his life in such an elegant way.”
—Tony Robbins
“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
“It’s important and instructive to share what you’ve learned in
life with others, and Ray does this in an interesting and
provocative way in this compelling work.”
—Jamie Dimon
“I was surprisingly moved by it. I found it to be remarkably
engaging. It made me think about life and how we all deal with
each other in pretty profound ways. And Mr. Dalio’s own story
about how he came to these principles is fascinating.”
—Andrew Ross Sorkin
“The billionaire investor has created the strongest culture I’ve
ever seen in an organization—one that prizes radical transparency
over politics and meritocracy over democracy. In his long-awaited
book, he describes the systems that he has designed to shape
meaningful work, meaningful relationships, and the world’s most
successful hedge fund.”
—Adam Grant
“I highly, highly recommend this book. It has already changed how
I think about making decisions in my life and in my business.”
—Tim Ferriss
About the Author
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Ray Dalio is the founder and co-chairman of Bridgewater
Associates, which, over the last forty years, has become the
largest and best performing hedge fund in the world. Dalio has
appeared on the Time 100 list of the most influential people in
the world as well as the Bloomberg Markets list of the 50 most
influential people. He lives with his family in Connecticut.