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Three Golden Finance Books That Taught Me More Than My College Degree
While my college days were filled with late-night study sessions, group projects, and a plethora of finance theories, the real understanding of money came from somewhere unexpected — the pages of a few transformative books.
The Intelligent Investor
by Benjamin Graham
“The Intelligent Investor” isn’t just any finance book; it’s THE classic. Written by Benjamin Graham, the mentor of Warren Buffett, this book got some serious street cred.
Graham’s not about chasing the hottest stocks or trying to time the market. Nah, he’s all about value investing.
That means finding and buying stocks that are underpriced compared to their intrinsic value. It’s kinda like thrift shopping but for stocks.
A big chunk of the book is about the emotional and psychological side of investing. Graham’s big on keeping your cool, not getting swayed by market hype, and sticking to your principles.
My favorite parts from the book —
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
― Benjamin Graham“But investing isn’t about beating others at their game. It’s about controlling yourself at your own…
