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Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds, which he built from his New York City apartment in 1975. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in history, having developed a unique investment philosophy rooted in radical transparency and algorithmic thinking. His book 'Principles' became a global bestseller, distilling decades of hard-won life and business lessons.

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Founder of Bridgewater Associates author of 'Principles: Life and Work' and 'Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises' concept of 'radical transparency' and 'idea meritocracy'
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About Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds, which he built from his New York City apartment in 1975. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in history, having developed a unique investment philosophy rooted in radical transparency and algorithmic thinking. His book 'Principles' became a global bestseller, distilling decades of hard-won life and business lessons.

Dalio believes that success comes from understanding and operating in harmony with reality, embracing pain as a pathway to growth, and building systems of radical honesty and transparency in both life and organizations.

"Pain plus reflection equals progress."

"He who lives by the crystal ball will eat shattered glass."

"The biggest mistake investors make is to believe that what happened in the recent past is likely to persist."

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  • Working on founder of bridgewater associates or author of 'principles: life and work' and 'principles for navigating big debt crises'
  • Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
  • Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
  • Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
  • Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation

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  • "How would you think through whether this risk is worth taking?"
  • "What's your first move when money feels tight?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"