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Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Brid gewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history and grown into the fifth most important private company in the United States, according to Fortune magazine. Dalio himself has been named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Along the way, Dalio discovered a set of unique principles that have led to Brid gewater’s exceptionally effective culture, which he describes as “an idea meritocracy that strives to achieve meaningful work and meaningful relationships through radical transparency.” It is these principles and not anything special about Dalio—who grew up an ordinary kid in a middle-class Long Island neighborhood—that he believes are the reason behind his success.In Principles, Dalio shares what he’s learned over the course of his remarkable career. He argues that life, management, economics and investing can all be systemized into rules and understood like machines. The book’s hundreds of practical lessons, which are built around his cornerstones of “radical truth” and “radical transparency,” include Dalio laying out the most effective ways for individuals and organizations to make decisions, approach challenges and build strong teams. He also describes the innovative tools the firm uses to bring an idea meritocracy to life, such as creating “baseball cards” for all employees that distill their strengths and weaknesses and employing computerized decision-making systems to make believability-weighted decisions. While the book brims with novel ideas for organizations and institutions, Principles also offers a clear, straightforward approach to decision-making that Dalio believes anyone can apply, no matter what they’re seeking to achieve.Here, from a man who has been called both “the Steve Jobs of investing” and “the philosopher king of the financial universe” (CIO magazine), is a rare opportunity to gain proven advice unlike anything you’ll find in the conventional business press.
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Winner of the Axiom Business Book Award for 2018

“Mr. Dalio has long been an object of fascination. . . . His new book is more significant than the original list of principles: It is part memoir, part how-to guide. It is a deeply personal story, with Mr. Dalio wading into how he started his firm in 1975, internal conflicts inside the company, and strife early on in his career. The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving. . . . Underneath what may seem like a clinical, emotionless approach is something different and far more poignant: Mr. Dalio is preaching for individuals to have a sense of humility and introspection, an ability to open themselves to appreciate pointed criticism and use it to improve.”
—The New York Times

“If there was an ‘it’ book for businesses or careers in 2017, it was Ray Dalio’s Principles. The book, weighing in at nearly 600 pages, begins with the author’s own story, including the rise of Bridgewater Associates, Dalio’s highly successful investment firm. Part memoir, part strategic plan, Dalio uses his own history to provide suggestions on attaining success while always stressing the power of individuality and personal goals. This isn’t just a book for the power elite. Dalio’s highly detailed game plan focuses on what he calls ‘radical’ truths and transparencies, and are applicable to the careers of powerful CEOs, ladder-climbing executives, longtime grunts, and fresh-faced rookies.”
—Chicago Tribune

“Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles.”
—Bill Gates

“I absolutely loved this book. It’s beautifully written and filled with such wisdom.”
—Arianna Huffington

“I found it to be truly extraordinary. Every page is full of so many principles of distinction and insights—and I love how Ray incorporates his history and his life in such an elegant way.”
—Tony Robbins

“Ray Dalio’s market acumen is legendary, but it was creating and living by a set of principles that allowed him to reach the top. Everyone with goals and dreams can learn from Ray’s approach.”
—Michael Bloomberg

“It’s important and instructive to share what you’ve learned in life with others, and Ray does this in an interesting and provocative way in this compelling work.”
—Jamie Dimon

“I was surprisingly moved by it. I found it to be remarkably engaging. It made me think about life and how we all deal with each other in pretty profound ways. And Mr. Dalio’s own story about how he came to these principles is fascinating.”
—Andrew Ross Sorkin

“The billionaire investor has created the strongest culture I’ve ever seen in an organization—one that prizes radical transparency over politics and meritocracy over democracy. In his long-awaited book, he describes the systems that he has designed to shape meaningful work, meaningful relationships, and the world’s most successful hedge fund.”
—Adam Grant

“I highly, highly recommend this book. It has already changed how I think about making decisions in my life and in my business.”
—Tim Ferriss

“It’s the book I wish I had as a young entrepreneur, stressing over not knowing what I didn’t know. Principles offers a bible to the greatest skill an entrepreneur can have, the ability to Learn How to Learn in any situation. Read it.”
—Mark Cuban

“Principles had a profound positive impact on my leadership style—through living more honestly.”
—Reed Hastings

“Ray brings unique analytic insights about how to think about complex issues. His Principles is a must read. It’s a gift to all of us.”
—Steve Schwarzman

“Among a handful of philosopher-investors known not only for moneymaking prowess but also for their distinctive take on life.”
—The Wall Street Journal

“What makes Dalio compelling is not just his track record but the way he goes about making money, and the rigorous analysis he applies to understanding markets, organizations, the economy, and life.”
—Fortune

About the Author

Ray Dalio is the founder and co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, which, over the last forty years, has become the largest and best performing hedge fund in the world. Dalio has appeared on the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world as well as the Bloomberg Markets list of the 50 most influential people. He lives with his family in Connecticut.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SIMON & SCHUSTER; Illustrated edition (1 January 2020); Simon & Schuster Netherlands BV; info@simonandschuster.nl
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501124021
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501124020
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 998 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.8 x 16 x 23.5 cm
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 820.00 Grams
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Ray Dalio is the founder and co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, which, over the last forty years, has become the largest and best performing hedge fund in the world. He is the author of #1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 Amazon Business Book of the Year, Principles. Dalio has appeared on the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world as well as the Bloomberg Markets list of the 50 most influential people. He lives with his family in Connecticut.

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Customers find this book invaluable for both life and work, with one review highlighting its incredible insights for daily decision-making. Moreover, the book is easy to read, with one customer noting that even school children can understand it, and customers find it worth the price. Additionally, they appreciate its appealing design. However, several customers mention that the book is quite long.

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Customers find the book very insightful and invaluable for almost every aspect of life, providing basic guiding principles and incredible insights for day-to-day decision making.

"One of the best book for how economic works and systems making strategy ets I just start the reading but it's really amazing book but reeding first..." Read more

"...The takeout for me was, "find and follow your own principles, not what others have set forward without even understanding why and what of them"...." Read more

"...definition and how to use it can be written down and kept as a handy tool to fix things. Clear, concise and precise defines this book...." Read more

"...There is so much for us to learn and apply. It's inspiring and eye opener to so many things. It is detailed and has a lot insights...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting that even school children can understand it.

"...The tone is very much humble hence earning the trust, at the same time it also is a bit too programmatic where it looses the connection...." Read more

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"...Amazing use of language easy to understand, it's been a while since I have read the book and a lot of Decisions have become more faster to take, a..." Read more

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  • Shriniwas aayachit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ray Dalio system and when computer launch
    Reviewed in India on 11 April 2025
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    One of the best book for how economic works and systems making strategy ets I just start the reading but it's really amazing book but reeding first story too know ray dalios sirs insight then reading principle but alaaso i reed one of best is how they take advantage of comupers for analyze market
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    Reviewed in India on 11 April 2025
    One of the best book for how economic works and systems making strategy ets I just start the reading but it's really amazing book but reeding first story too know ray dalios sirs insight then reading principle but alaaso i reed one of best is how they take advantage of comupers for analyze market
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Ray Dalio Principles book contain diamonds of knowledge
    Reviewed in India on 7 June 2025
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    Words are not enough to write comments you are too late to read this 40 years experience contain diamonds for both personal and professional life. RAY Dalio i am personally very thankful to you sir.
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  • Swati Jaiswal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Much needed life and work advices
    Reviewed in India on 17 July 2020
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    The author has done a good job of capturing almost everything that he seems to have encountered and penned down in quite an articulate way. The takeout for me was, "find and follow your own principles, not what others have set forward without even understanding why and what of them". This book has been a year long journey for me and I've quite tried to incorporate this thought and it seemed to have helped resolve a lot of internal conflicts. I guess that is the first step in having a clear mind which can lay down a foundation of meaningful life.
    Similarly the key point from the work principles was, radical truthfulness and radical transparency. Tried and tested, it seems THE way to be, and have meaningful relationships. As the author also points out, once you get into this, you don't feel like being in any other way.

    Some places the book became too much of a formula kind or say calculated, I personally don't like to live that way. But the author also is mindful of pointing out that that is not the only way to go about it hence being open minded, that's a million dollar suggestion. Be open minded and assertive at the same time. There's so much treasure in this book that I'd want to keep coming back and savour it.

    The tone is very much humble hence earning the trust, at the same time it also is a bit too programmatic where it looses the connection.

    overall, a great reading experience (since I got to also try it out in life practically while reading, the value is more). Perhaps this is a better way of using this book for good, given it's quite long(not in terms of number of pages but the information it provides), it won't make sense if you just read, learnt the principles, got inspired and forgot unless you put them too use.
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  • SUJAL P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in India on 27 May 2025
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    One of the finest books I have ever read, and the quality of the paper is exceptional.
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  • Arun
    5.0 out of 5 stars A PERFECT COMPILATION OF PRINCIPLES FOR LIFE AND WORK
    Reviewed in India on 25 March 2024
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    This book is a Collector’s Delight. A wonderful account to be always kept on the work desk and to be referred for clearing challenges of both life and work. The idea meritocracy definition and how to use it can be written down and kept as a handy tool to fix things. Clear, concise and precise defines this book. Recommended for everyone to read and assimilate.
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  • Pranshu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read; highly recommend to all, a useful guide, a no nense kind of book
    Reviewed in India on 13 December 2018
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    1) the book & paper quality: the book quality is fine and value for money

    2) the content of the book is really interesting and edifying
    There is so much for us to learn and apply.

    It's inspiring and eye opener to so many things.
    It is detailed and has a lot insights. We might find a lot of reference to other books, which one may use as a suggestion (or references ) and expand their reading horizon. Amazing use of language easy to understand, it's been a while since I have read the book and a lot of Decisions have become more faster to take, a lot of error have been reflected upon and some corrected by me, focuses largely on decision making

    Some points I would like to brief from the book:
    1) Mainly the power of audacious goals
    2) Achievements of all goals through collective decision making
    3) avoidance of Emotional hijacking or staying clear from harmful Emotions
    4) Letting go the attachment of me knowing the right answers
    5) use of clinical objectivity

    The journey of Ray Dalio has been explained so transparently and with so much detail.

    I can go on.

    Highly recommend this read to all entrepreneur, start up, HR guys, stock market investors etc

    Drawback:
    1) A lengthy read
    2) something are repetitive
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  • READER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful
    Reviewed in India on 3 February 2022
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    This book is a very good value for your money. Divided in 3 parts, ray dalio shares story about his origin , his life principles and work principles in this book. This book can be read again and again and each time you get to learn something new. Everything Mr. Dalio shares is very useful and when applied seriously can lead to a sucessful life. This book is a must have in your bookshelf and it will add value to your life forever. It must be read again and again as an instruction manual for life and work.
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  • Prakash Mani
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best online book seller I have ever seen
    Reviewed in India on 8 February 2023
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    They written a personalized note to the buyer wishing me for the success and they expect this book reading journey to be associated with them for very long time.

    About the book: One of the best practical book, will make our life better by having our own life principles.
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  • H M
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Book You'll Ever need!
    Reviewed in Australia on 29 August 2023
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    If I could keep only one book for the rest of my life it would be this book!
    If we all truly master the principles in this book then we all can live a great life.
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  • Stephane Lapie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read whether you are a managee/manager/entrepreneur
    Reviewed in Japan on 15 August 2023
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    The book is extremely detailed in how these principles came about, with examples where they have been put in application. It is full of extremely precious insight for anyone working in an organization and in a position to advocate for change/improvements/excellence.
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  • Cristina Danila
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best management book I ever read
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on 30 December 2017
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    Well if you are a manager there are a lot of situations that leave you doubtful if you made the right decision or not. Given Ray’s principles it helped me a lot in actually realizing what is correct and not in my management style.
    There are so many good chapters and principles but one standing out for me was: create a farm team - the group pf people assessed to be as stand by in case one of the people in the key roles happens to be out in a form or another.
    I have seen this situation crippling organizations throughout time and its so easy to do, you just need some pragmatism and clear objectives.

    Also create clear structure clear direct lines of reporting - i know its already known but the way Ray explains it ... its just brilliant.
    Also the take on conflict resolution and the necessity of disagreement - simply brilliant.
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  • Damien Arquey
    5.0 out of 5 stars A avoir dans sa bibliothèque
    Reviewed in France on 30 May 2025
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    Difficile à lire car beaucoup de page, mais, très intéressant
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  • Daniela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Consigliato!!
    Reviewed in Italy on 27 December 2024
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    Un buon romanzo di vita vissuta!!
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