“On the other side of our cognitive biases is elite-level success. Ray Dalio’s financial firm, Bridgewater, has methodically and systematically worked to remove their cognitive shortcomings and their performance speaks for itself. Ray open sourced Bridgewater’s methods in Principles and the results were good evidence that collectives can operate at higher levels when they are open and honest about and can see past their cognitive flaws.

Principles
by Ray Dalio
investingbiographybusinessmanagementeconomics
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“The author open sourced Bridgewater’s methods in [this book] and the results were good evidence that collectives can operate at higher levels when they are open and honest about and can see past their cognitive flaws.
“Beautifully written and filled with wisdom.
“Beautifully written and filled with such wisdom.
“Principles is helpful in showing people how to operate by clearly articulated and shared principles that lead to faster progress.
“Principles is helpful in showing people how to operate by clearly articulated and shared principles that lead to faster progress.
“Howard Marks's Book Recommendations (updated 2025)
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“Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles.
“"Had a profound positive impact on my leadership style."
“Shares principles for success in business and life.
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“The book's buzz and the reaction of the people has been overwhelming.
“I highly, highly recommend this book. It has already changed how I think about making decisions in my life and in my business.
“When I first read Dalio's "Principles," I expected financial wisdom. What I found was an operating system for clear thinking that translates directly to software engineering.

James Clear
Author of Atomic Habits
Jason Calacanis
Co-founder of Weblogs, Inc. and Podcast Host
Ray Dalio
Founder of Bridgewater Associates
Anthony Pompliano
Founder of Pomp Investments

