How could economics not be behavioral? If it isn't behavioral, what the hell is it?
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I got at a very early age, the idea that the safest way to try and get what you want, is to try and deserve what you want._x000D_ It’s such a simple idea, it’s the golden rule so to speak. You want to deliver to the world what you would buy if you were on the other end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Desiring what you want is best achieved by being worthy of it.
Charlie Munger conveys the idea that to obtain what you desire in life, you should focus on earning it through personal merit and integrity. By putting in the effort to become deserving of your aspirations, you are more likely to achieve success, as it aligns with the principle of treating others the way you wish to be treated, which is often referred to as the golden rule.
Themes
SafetyDesireMeritIntegrityGolden Rule
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth.
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