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# Principles: Life and Work

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Review: Great book, important for all entrepreneurs - Grade- B Difficulty Level- moderate, plus 555 pages Principles is split into 3 sections. Part 1 is an autobiography of Dalio’s life, Part 2 is life principles, and Part 3 is work principles. What makes this book extra special is not just the fact that its an autobiography and a personal development book of a hyper-successful entrepreneur, but also that Principles was written toward the end of Dalio’s career, so is full of entrepreneurial wisdom, lessons and insights that help with each stage of an entrepreneur’s journey. However, the book could have been shorter, and I didn’t find the life principles section as useful as his autobiography & work principles. Overall, im glad I read this book. It taught me a variety of lessons- from life, finance & economics, running a successful company & its challenges, politics & more. Been on my list for a while so definitely happy to have completed it.
Review: Superb. And for the audio version of the book - 16 hours of your time well invested. - I first came across Principles in 2012, right after they were made available on Bridgewater Associates website. They are excellent - no-nonsense, thought-provoking, clearly deliniated and very, very hard to live by. This, I suppose, is a true challenge - looking in the mirror every day and checking how you have measured up. One does not need to agree with Ray Dalio's views (in fact, he starts with asking the reader or listener to think hard and to create principles of their own) to appreciate his call for transparency, integrity and search for truth. In an increasingly interconnected world, where technologic advances outpace progress of human morale, developing these qualities is a must if we are to survive as species. The principles aim, no more, no less, to transform the way we view and conduct ourselves and interact with others. The real treat, for me, is the audio version of the book, most of which is read by Dalio himself (note that some of the chapters are read by Jeremy Bobb). Under what other circumstances would I get 16 hours of what could be considered one-on-one time with one of the world's best thinkers and asset managers?. Equally unique, given the demands on his time, is that Dalio has invited readers to discuss what they think of the Principles on his LinkedIn page and has been actively monitoring the posts and responding to their points. Finally, It is important to mention that principles in the book are arranged somewhat differently vs. how they have been presented originally. To Dalio's credit, the summary of the initial list remains available on Bridgewater website. And those, who want to track a memo-to-book evolution, can still find a PDF of the full, 106-page original version elsewhere on internet.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,187 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 11 in Personal Financial Investing 17 in Professional Finance 29 in Business Life (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (18,531) |
| Dimensions  | 15.24 x 3.56 x 22.86 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1501124021 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1501124020 |
| Item weight  | 998 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 592 pages |
| Publication date  | 21 Sept. 2017 |
| Publisher  | Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, important for all entrepreneurs
*by O***I on 26 February 2025*

Grade- B Difficulty Level- moderate, plus 555 pages Principles is split into 3 sections. Part 1 is an autobiography of Dalio’s life, Part 2 is life principles, and Part 3 is work principles. What makes this book extra special is not just the fact that its an autobiography and a personal development book of a hyper-successful entrepreneur, but also that Principles was written toward the end of Dalio’s career, so is full of entrepreneurial wisdom, lessons and insights that help with each stage of an entrepreneur’s journey. However, the book could have been shorter, and I didn’t find the life principles section as useful as his autobiography & work principles. Overall, im glad I read this book. It taught me a variety of lessons- from life, finance & economics, running a successful company & its challenges, politics & more. Been on my list for a while so definitely happy to have completed it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb. And for the audio version of the book - 16 hours of your time well invested.
*by M***K on 16 November 2017*

I first came across Principles in 2012, right after they were made available on Bridgewater Associates website. They are excellent - no-nonsense, thought-provoking, clearly deliniated and very, very hard to live by. This, I suppose, is a true challenge - looking in the mirror every day and checking how you have measured up. One does not need to agree with Ray Dalio's views (in fact, he starts with asking the reader or listener to think hard and to create principles of their own) to appreciate his call for transparency, integrity and search for truth. In an increasingly interconnected world, where technologic advances outpace progress of human morale, developing these qualities is a must if we are to survive as species. The principles aim, no more, no less, to transform the way we view and conduct ourselves and interact with others. The real treat, for me, is the audio version of the book, most of which is read by Dalio himself (note that some of the chapters are read by Jeremy Bobb). Under what other circumstances would I get 16 hours of what could be considered one-on-one time with one of the world's best thinkers and asset managers?. Equally unique, given the demands on his time, is that Dalio has invited readers to discuss what they think of the Principles on his LinkedIn page and has been actively monitoring the posts and responding to their points. Finally, It is important to mention that principles in the book are arranged somewhat differently vs. how they have been presented originally. To Dalio's credit, the summary of the initial list remains available on Bridgewater website. And those, who want to track a memo-to-book evolution, can still find a PDF of the full, 106-page original version elsewhere on internet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good
*by R***A on 25 March 2021*

Ray Dalio has been one of the great animators of the financial world in recent times. A very successful investor through his Bridgewater fund, Mr Dalio likes giving around his opinions in interviews, articles and tv appearances, always in a kind, almost gentle way. His "circles" theory of the finance world (which he made available to download free in his company's web) is very good, more ellaborated that it looks initially, yet at the same time it's a very personal piece - Mr Dalio wants to educate potential investors with his personal experiences and thoughts. This "Principles" book was much anticipated and comes with recommendations by heavy weights of American capitalism. As its title suggests, it's at the same time a manifesto on doing business, yet also a reflection on the investor's life. It is long, diverse, deep and personal - these are the virtues, quite visible along the pages, yet in these very features lie their own flaws. The first part is a rough biography of Mr Dalio as an entrepreneur and investor. It is very frank and it makes sure it shows the man open, under the less important fund manager. Perhaps the most touching section is that when he has to borrow money from his father to attend an important meeting with a potential investor - this client could make him rich, but Mr Dalio was so broke he had not the means to atend the meeting (it was in a distant city). The episode does bring to mind the anecdote Barack Omaba likes telling (he did so in two of his books, yet he tells it better in the Audacity of Hope, rather than in his recent autobiography). Mr Obama's credit card was rejected when trying to rent a car in an airport right after losing his first run to the US Senate and having a big row with his wife. This is the kind of things successful people like telling to make a point when hitting rock bottom, and how this actually helps them to get back on their feet - you're down and out, but it doesn't matter, what matters is what you will do from there. And Mr Dalio has lived enough bubbles, crises, trends, shocks and waves as to know his trade. Also very touching, almost brave, is when Mr Dalio tells his son's mental condition, finally kept under control, and his own fears during his serious health problems, happily solved in the end. The second part is an attempt to present the famous "principles" for doing business, and it is the weaker part of the book. With some graphics, it displays the circles, waves and tendencies of things and how the good manager should handle those. Again, it does not match the first part, the much more interesting life of a successful fund manager. The reader misses more of the man trying to do business against the odds, and could have done without the schematic economic lessons. In the end, the book is good (good plus, if you will) and a worthy read. It is well written, with sober prose and passionate parts. Yet it is not perfect - it's too diverse and un-balance in some chapters, but in the end it is one of those books which tells something new to all its readers.

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