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Ray Dalio, Principles, the Evolution of Bridgewater Associates & Meditation

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Ray Dalio, Principles, the Evolution of Bridgewater Associates & Meditation

LOVED having my man, and renowned investor Ray Dalio on #AskGaryVee this week. I discuss the formula for success with billionaire investor Ray Dalio regarding the principles and ideas which define our work and life. We dissect the core concepts Ray used to build the world's most successful hedge fund along with my principles for building VaynerMedia and my…

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  1. Why Does Ray Dalio Say Written Principles Beat One-off Decisions? at 3:30

    Ray Dalio told Gary Vaynerchuk that he wrote down the criteria for every decision, and those notes became his principles. Full answer

  2. Who Does Ray Dalio Think Should Invent Your Principles? at 7:23

    Ray Dalio told Gary Vaynerchuk that the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights are principles, but people are not walking around checking the list. Full answer

  3. When Does Ray Dalio Say a Person Actually Controls Their Mind? at 14:11

    Ray Dalio told Gary Vaynerchuk that needing noise is evidence you do not control your mind. Full answer

  4. How Can You Become a Successful Entrepreneur at 18:04

    You have to bet against the consensus and to be right. Full answer

  5. Why Did Ray Dalio Start Writing Down His Principles at 19:21

    After a near catastrophic public failure early in his career, Ray Dalio realized he had to learn from his failures in order to avoid them in the future. Full answer

  6. What Does Ray Dalio Say Is the Key to an Idea Meritocracy? at 28:16

    On AskGaryVee, Ray Dalio says an idea meritocracy has three steps. First, put your honest thoughts on the table for everyone to see. Full answer

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