Charlie Munger’s complete lack of envy is remarkable especially given how similar his background is to Warren Buffett’s background. Often, envy is most acute when looking at those who are most similar to ourselves. But Munger somehow truly has conquered envy and internalized what he calls the seamless web of deserved trust. Very, very few people can be so indifferent to the corrosive powers of envy.
That's very perceptive and a really good point. It's one thing to comment envy, as Charlie has many times. It's another to not fall prey to it. I wonder if there was a time in the beginning when he had to get over it.
Charlie Munger’s complete lack of envy is remarkable especially given how similar his background is to Warren Buffett’s background. Often, envy is most acute when looking at those who are most similar to ourselves. But Munger somehow truly has conquered envy and internalized what he calls the seamless web of deserved trust. Very, very few people can be so indifferent to the corrosive powers of envy.
That's very perceptive and a really good point. It's one thing to comment envy, as Charlie has many times. It's another to not fall prey to it. I wonder if there was a time in the beginning when he had to get over it.
Such an interesting question and topic... Gotta think about it for a while 🤔
Listening to you, David, and Jim I think I got a hunch 👀
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“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” ― Harry S. Truman
A trite quote but similar vibes.
Jobs and Wozniak is probably another example.