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Principles Life and Work
Last Updated: August 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Ease of Use
32principles, book, read, difficult, learn
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to read and understand. ... "
" ... It is very easy to read. ... "
" ... Wonderful easy read with applications for any walk of life! ... "
" ... The outlines are easy to read as they are and function as a table of contents with page numbers on them. ... "
" ... Great guide book👌🏻 ... "
" ... Beginners and professionals alike can learn a lot from reading this book. ... "
" ... This is the best book that is easy to understand. ... "
" ... I liked how simple the principles are but he also provides practical things he did. ... "
Product Reliability
24read, year, principles, life, life and work
+92%
-8%
" ... He hasn't stopped raving about it! ... "
" ... I know a lot of people who have a book or two that they read every single year. ... "
" ... Loaded with insight on how to make good decisions in business and in life. ... "
" ... It's so rare that somebody writes down his principles of living and working. ... "
" ... I know a lot of people who have a book or two that they read every single year. ... "
" ... These principles helps me to reflect on my life and work. ... I found them to be extremely beneficial for effective working. ... "
" ... If you’re looking for a real change in life this will get you started. ... "
" ... It help me a lot both in life and work. ... "
For Kids
18son, school, lessons, taught, required
+94%
-6%
" ... This book should be required reading for every senior in high school or in college. ... "
" ... Amazing book and amazing life lessons. ... "
" ... even my 87 year old mom likes it . ... "
" ... even my 87 year old mom likes it . ... "
" ... Kids growing up in an environment of ‘idea metrirocracy’ will train them for the new Information Age. ... "
" ... Best book for adults, teenagers, and All. ... "
" ... My daughter say this book could help her in her career. ... "
" ... Great book, so insightful, the author bears all in his quest to share the lessons he has learned. ... "
As Gift
15book, christmas, son, profound, law
+100%
" ... He recognizes that the most profound gift he could give those willing to take it is his system for building his life, and for building Bridgewater. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my wife and she enjoyed it very much. ... "
" ... Christmas gift for my Son in law. ... "
" ... Got this for my brother as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift and the recipient thinks it's fantastic. ... "
" ... He recognizes that the most profound gift he could give those willing to take it is his system for building his life, and for building Bridgewater. ... Investing is his passion, but these Principles are his scalable legacy and the gift that will allow others to achieve meaningful work & meaningful relationships that go beyond the markets. ... "
" ... Gave it to my son-in-law for Christmas. ... "
" ... An excellent book to gift to someone that you don't like. ... "
Sound Quality
15listening, audio, listen, hear, version
+80%
-20%
" ... Love listening to the audio version every night. ... "
" ... The other guy sounds like what future AI will sound like. ... "
" ... good to listen to while driving ... "
" ... Loved it so much that I purchased the audible version as well, so that I can also listen to it on commute. ... "
" ... Ok, having said that, this is one of the best compilations of sound management principals I have ever read. ... "
" ... Well organized presentation and good sound "advice." ... "
" ... A must listen! ... If you are looking for something that will change your life, and keep you interested, this is the audio book. ... "
" ... Amazing how he turns IQ Principles into EQ behaviors. ... "
Design
15material, looks, thoughts, stock, much
+73%
-27%
" ... The book LOOKS sharp. ... "
" ... I also like the book design. ... "
" ... Insightful and practical. ... "
" ... Love this guy and the insight he gives. ... "
" ... But the thoughts and inspirations I've drawn from the material are amazing. ... "
" ... The book feels more like a conversation with the author than a lecture. ... "
" ... He has made billions by looking at the same stock market that everyone else looks at, but he has found ways to think about investing and predicting stock prices that are so original that you will be stunned by his insights and creativity. ... "
" ... I also like the book design. ... "
Comfort
15feels, tips, repetitive, principles, pain
+47%
-53%
" ... This makes the advice feel false and even hypocritical. ... "
" ... fell apart in my hands the cheapest crap ever ... "
" ... I wanted to know more about his personal struggles when the firm nearly folded at the beginning of the 1980s. ... "
" ... You feel some human factors in this part. ... "
" ... You feel some human factors in this part. ... "
Price
14time, price, money, principles, definitely
+93%
-7%
" ... This is a fantastic work, especially for the price. ... "
" ... Worth the read. ... "
" ... Long but worth everything. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the price of admission. ... "
" ... He's in the money business so "more" may not be realistic. ... "
" ... It’s absolutely worth time investing in it and reading very carefully. ... "
" ... Worth a read at any age/level. ... "
" ... Other than that, the content of this book is worth much more than the sticker price. ... "
CD/DVD
11book, cd, dalio, truth, make
+82%
-18%
" ... Tough to stay awake past the 1st CD. ... "
" ... Well, Ray gives us a bit more, but the meaning is the same - Want to make fewer errors - search the truth and use it regularly! ... "
" ... Ray Dalio's book is a must read. ... "
" ... Ray Dalio's book is a must read. ... "
" ... I love this superb book by Ray Dalio. ... "
" ... All will make sense when one realizes Ray holds truth above all else, even people. ... "
" ... Ray thank you for sharing your successes as well as failures. ... "
" ... Ray thank you for sharing your successes as well as failures. ... "
Setup
10apply, thorough, straightforward, professional, principles
+100%
" ... Nonetheless, I applied the techniques to have a better understanding. ... "
" ... Will read it with patient. ... "
" ... Diversified and thorough. ... "
" ... This book is fille with insight, strategy, and actionable knowledge. ... "
" ... Great insight, thoughtful and well written. ... "
" ... Excellent knowledge for supervisors. ... "
" ... He said t's also the least popular principle. ... "
" ... Is easy to read, straightforward. ... "
Size
10useful, small, size, powerful
+90%
-10%
" ... Very useful and insightful book ... "
" ... All ok, I was surprised by the size & thickness of the book. ... "
" ... Now the book sits on my desk. ... "
" ... Have the highlighter handy :) ... "
" ... Only one additional feedback, related to size. ... "
" ... Heavy reading, reveals a genius mind. ... "
" ... Amazing book, very useful in life. ... "
Build Quality
9principles, book, cover, thoughts, pages
+56%
-44%
" ... I like the material. ... "
" ... The first part covers his life which is about 100 pages while the remaining of the book, about 400, covers his principles. ... "
" ... Essential read for entrepreneurs like me that are building an organization from scratch. ... "
" ... But the thoughts and inspirations I've drawn from the material are amazing. ... "
" ... But the thoughts and inspirations I've drawn from the material are amazing. ... "
Print Quality
8book, print, gave, 600, printing
+75%
-25%
" ... If you take notes, or buy the print version, it will make it easier to use the book as a reference for implementing Dalio's ideas. ... "
" ... Here, I’ll save you 600 pages: ... "
" ... I listened to the book on audible, and read it in print. ... "
" ... I love the book very much,however,I've just got the book with cutting print on the edges .Maybe some guy forgot to handle lol. ... "
Pedometer
7life, steps, goals, example, achieve
+100%
" ... Step by step invaluable guidance for business and life. ... "
" ... This book is for anyone looking for a guide, step by step, on how to manage organizations. ... "
" ... Tools for a fulfilled life, practical steps to get where you need to be ... "
" ... He has a step by step system he uses that can help you achieve your own goals. ... "
" ... Great step by step thought process for family and corporate leadership. ... "
" ... For example, one of his life principles is "Use the 5-Step Process to Get What You Want Out of Life" about having clear goals, recognizing your real problems, and finding solutions to overcome the problems and achieve your goals. ... "
" ... This is the only way for people to plan and achieve long range goals. ... "
Freebies
7books, author, amazing
+100%
" ... Very well written book. ... "
" ... Great guide book👌🏻 ... "
" ... great thoughtful book. ... "
" ... This is a truly amazing book and earns a place in the top shelf of my 1500 books. ... "
" ... This is not a particularly "entertaining" book. ... "
Capacity
6family, principles, lives
+100%
" ... I get this to have in the house. ... "
" ... Room much info to absorb in one reading. ... "
" ... I absolutely loved this book that I purchased it for my entire team at work and my family members. ... "
" ... Particularly appropriate for family growth and understanding. ... "
" ... It’s an Interesting approach to structure how we may live our lives. ... "
Software Platform
6dalio, concepts, software, principles, make
+83%
-17%
" ... Ray Dalio has an interesting story, and his "principles" are rooted in experience. ... "
" ... It is like downloading a billionaires way of thinking into your brain. ... "
" ... Dalio stresses a system of radical transparency and a self-reflection/error recognition. ... "
" ... Well, Ray gives us a bit more, but the meaning is the same - Want to make fewer errors - search the truth and use it regularly! ... "
" ... Bought both the Kindle version and audible version. ... "
Fit
6cover, stuff, realized, principles, fit
+33%
-67%
" ... Very hard to stay focused as there were so many principles and subprinciples. ... "
" ... Too many pages, too few deep insights to merit the time spent going cover to cover. ... "
" ... The cover was dirty upon arrival and some stick glue stuff was stuck to the edges of some of the pages. ... "
" ... However, he doesn't seem to fully grasp how it works, and gets attached to pop psychology. ... "
Device Compatibility
5life, version, framework, dalio, book
+100%
" ... Ray Dalio has established an excellent contemporary framework for life and work. ... "
" ... This is an amazing book if you want to know about the life of Ray Dalio. ... "
" ... Well, Ray gives us a bit more, but the meaning is the same - Want to make fewer errors - search the truth and use it regularly! ... "
" ... Bought both the Kindle version and audible version. ... "
" ... Bought both the Kindle version and audible version. ... "
Storage
5well, top, organized, books
+80%
-20%
" ... Very well thought out and organized book. ... "
" ... This book is neat not milk. ... "
" ... The book is organized very well, in the form of three levels of principles, with the top level effectively forming chapter titles. ... "
" ... This is a truly amazing book and earns a place in the top shelf of my 1500 books. ... "
Marketplace
4+75%
-25%
" ... Product was as described ... "
" ... Thank you so much for sharing your excellent thoughts Mr. ... "
Clarity
4examples
+75%
-25%
" ... It is amazing to know that this level of perfection and intellectual clarity is possible to achieve in our times. ... "
" ... He does so using clear, articulate, and easily-understood explanations and examples. ... "
" ... The language is clear and very detailed. ... "
Call quality
4people, hear, means, book, bad
+50%
-50%
" ... If i hear "Principles" one more time i am going to scream. ... "
" ... which means: I can not hear CHAPTER1 and CHAPTER2. ... "
Codecs
3easy to read
+100%
" ... I usually listen to audiobooks on business and end up satisfied with the format. ... This is the perfect format for this book overall. ... "
" ... The format was great. ... "
Apps
3book, principles, dalio, concepts, would
+100%
" ... However, the whole point of the book is application. ... "
" ... A few years ago, I downloaded Dalio’s Principles (the PDF that preceded this book) from the Bridgewater website. ... "
" ... I'm an avid reader, and usually burn through books in a day or two. ... "
Resolution
3thank you ray, many
+100%
" ... Ray did a wonderful job sharing his wisdom and experience. ... "
" ... Thank you Ray! ... "
" ... Like many others, I started reading about Ray Dalio and Bridgewater back in 2011. ... "
Delivery
3delivered, book, good, delivery
+100%
" ... Book is hardcover, with very good packaging for shipping. ... "
" ... Delivered as described and on time! ... "
" ... Quick delivery and product as described ... "
Food Items
3meat, book, life
+100%
" ... The principles are good and the meat of the book. ... "
" ... The real meat of the book is the section on "Life Principles" which spells out a set of structured principles for getting the most out of life and achieving your goals. ... "
" ... good tasting too . ... "
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