Billionaire Reading List

What Ray Dalio Reads

The founder of Bridgewater Associates reads to find patterns in history and economics.

“I believe that the key to success lies in knowing how to both strive for a lot and fail well.”
— Ray Dalio

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✴ Philosophy

The Lessons of History

by Will & Ariel Durant

4.8

“A fantastic, short book. The Durants have distilled the key lessons of 5,000 years of history into 100 pages.”

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✴ Philosophy

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

by Joseph Campbell

4.5

“Campbell's work on the hero's journey helped me understand the archetypal patterns that shape all of our lives.”

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Principles

by Ray Dalio

4.7

“I believe that having principles that work is essential for getting what we want out of life.”

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✴ Philosophy

Man's Search for Meaning

by Viktor Frankl

4.9

“Frankl's account of surviving Auschwitz and discovering meaning through suffering is one of the most profound books ever written. It shaped my understanding of what truly matters in life.”

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The Changing World Order

by Ray Dalio

4.8

“Understanding the rise and decline of empires, reserve currencies, and debt cycles is essential for any macro investor. History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes — and Dalio shows you the pattern.”

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