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Infinite Loops #200 · February 1, 2024 · 73m
Jim O'Shaughnessy: Turning the Tables (EP. 200)
For the 200th episode, the tables are turned and Jim O'Shaughnessy is interviewed by his community. He reflects on lessons from 40 years of investing, what he has changed his mind about, and why curiosity matters more than conviction.
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O'Shaughnessy reflects that his greatest investing mistakes came from conviction without flexibility. The most successful investors he has met are not the most certain but the most willing to update when reality contradicts their thesis.
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Compounding works in relationships and knowledge, not just money — and it is equally underappreciated in all three domains
O'Shaughnessy argues that compound interest is the most powerful force in all domains, not just finance. Compounding knowledge (reading daily), compounding relationships (investing in long-term connections), and compounding health (consistent exercise) all produce exponential returns over decades.Was this useful?