Here are five book recommendations from Charles Munger. These book recommendations can be found in various interviews, speeches, and writings by Munger:
- “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins – Munger has recommended this book as a way to understand the underlying biology of human behavior and decision-making. Munger has referred to the book as “one of the most important books of our time.”
- “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini – Munger has frequently recommended this book to businesspeople and investors as a way to understand the principles of influence and persuasion. Munger has said that the book is “an important tool for anyone looking to improve their decision-making.”
- “Finite and Infinite Games” by James Carse – Munger has recommended this book as a way to understand the difference between short-term and long-term thinking. Munger has said that the book is “a very important book that changed my way of thinking.”
- “The Warren Buffett Way” by Robert Hagstrom – Munger has recommended this book as a way to understand the investing philosophy of his longtime business partner, Warren Buffett. Munger has said that the book is “a good introduction to the way Warren thinks.”
- “Poor Charlie’s Almanack” by Peter Kaufman – This book is a compilation of Munger’s speeches and essays, and it has been recommended by Munger himself as a way to understand his own thinking and philosophy. Munger has said that the book is “a very comprehensive look at my own approach to life.”