Firstly, the idea of radical transparency ‘forces issues to the surface’ by unveiling the problems that people are dealing with and how they are dealing with it. The two most insightful principles that I have learnt is the concept of radical transparency in an organisation and being radically open-minded as an individual. His life is full of these slip-ups, but he has managed to transform these failures into the lessons and principles that he talks of in his book. Dalio in his story experienced both ends of the spectrum, climbing to heavenly heights in Wall Street only to slip and fall too close to bankruptcy. While it is the place to go from rags to riches, it is also a place that could rob you of your last penny. Principles begins by exploring the turbulent life of Ray, who stepped into the world of the financial markets an ecosystem full of opportunity and ambitious men who are seeking their fortunes. Within this book, Ray Dalio has laid the life and work principles that has been the bedrock of his fortunes today. Initially, I had doubts that someone from a financial background could provide direction for me in my military career. He currently sits as the 46 th richest man according to Forbes, worth $18 billion dollars. I was browsing through a list of books about leadership until I stumbled across Principles – a book by Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s biggest fund, Bridgewater Associates.
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