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Principles Life and Work
Last Updated: April 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
30easy to read, book, difficult, read, implement
+93%
-7%
" ... The writing is very straightforward and businesslike. ... "
" ... The outlines are easy to read as they are and function as a table of contents with page numbers on them. ... "
" ... The book starts with a seemingly simple question, What do you want? ... "
" ... If you want to learn about managing or leading in the most efficient way, you have to read Principles. ... "
" ... If you're looking for something that's quick and easy, you're in the wrong place. ... "
" ... It is very easy to read. ... "
" ... Ray simplifies each of his principles into a very easy to read / understand sentence, making the book overall an easy read. ... "
" ... This is a tremendously simple and easy guideline that anyone in any industry can implement anywhere and still achieve personal growth. ... Simple to understand. ... "
Product Reliability
17book, life, year, read, life and work
+88%
-12%
" ... It help me a lot both in life and work. ... "
" ... I know a lot of people who have a book or two that they read every single year. ... "
" ... This is written by an outstanding and highly successful man who has struggled with the issues himself over many years. ... "
" ... A few years ago, I downloaded Dalio’s Principles (the PDF that preceded this book) from the Bridgewater website. ... "
" ... Still working my way through it. ... "
" ... These principles helps me to reflect on my life and work. ... I found them to be extremely beneficial for effective working. ... "
" ... Best book i have read all year. ... "
" ... He hasn't stopped raving about it! ... "
For Kids
14school, young, taught, lessons, college
+93%
-7%
" ... It's practical, educational, and engaging. ... "
" ... Very nice book & he loves it ... "
" ... Must read for all young entrepreneurs. ... "
" ... This is useful for young people entering into life, perhaps less for experienced ones ... "
" ... Kids growing up in an environment of ‘idea metrirocracy’ will train them for the new Information Age. ... "
" ... This book should be required reading for every senior in high school or in college. ... "
" ... Gave it to my son-in-law for Christmas. ... "
" ... Great book, so insightful, the author bears all in his quest to share the lessons he has learned. ... "
Sound Quality
14listening, listen, hear, read, guy
+79%
-21%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Love listening to the audio version every night. ... "
" ... Well organized presentation and good sound "advice." ... "
" ... However, after listening a while I fell in love with this guy. ... "
" ... Amazing how he turns IQ Principles into EQ behaviors. ... "
" ... Ok, having said that, this is one of the best compilations of sound management principals I have ever read. ... "
" ... The other guy sounds like what future AI will sound like. ... "
Price
14money, waste, time and money, time, reading
+79%
-21%
" ... He's in the money business so "more" may not be realistic. ... "
" ... Major mentoring at a very reasonable cost! ... "
" ... (While his investment rule base kept making money.) ... "
" ... As Dalio says, you don’t have to take all of his ideas - but given his success they are well worth considering - at least as a starting point from which you can experiment as you try to distill your own principles. ... "
" ... Worth a read at any age/level. ... "
" ... His vision of the world is worth the time and the money. ... "
" ... Worth reading a few times ... "
" ... And while many investment professionals ridicule retail investors, I have learned to appreciate them. ... "
Comfort
12firm, repetitive, perspective, painful, boring
+50%
-50%
" ... 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. ... "
As Gift
11christmas, son, book, law, profound
+100%
" ... This book was a gift for my son who is self employed. ... "
" ... Got this for my brother as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... He repeatedly tells us this book is his gift to us. ... "
" ... I bought this book for a friend for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift and the recipient thinks it's fantastic. ... "
" ... Gave it to my son-in-law for Christmas. ... "
" ... we gave this as a gift to our son, who said it is very good ... "
" ... I am giving this book as a Christmas present to each of my five sons, in the hope that they learn to emulate the profound ethics conveyed here for their future business careers. ... "
Software Platform
10dalio, pitfalls, concepts, version, root
+70%
-30%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Bought both the Kindle version and audible version. ... "
" ... "Principles" is a life map. ... "
" ... I recommend an appendix or web link that provides several examples of the process in action & common pitfalls to allow pattern recognition. ... I can't wait for the app! ... "
" ... Been referring to the pdf version for a few years and I was thrilled that Ray Dalio finally updated and published a hard copy version. ... "
" ... I do not hesitate to buy it in Kindle format because I know the value of this book. ... "
Print Quality
10book, print, love, gave, 600
+80%
-20%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I purchased both the audio and print book. ... "
" ... I love how some of the pages are all-red and all-black. ... "
Design
9looks, like, principles, one, stock
+78%
-22%
" ... The book feels more like a conversation with the author than a lecture. ... "
" ... The book LOOKS sharp. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I find this to be a very appealing idea (with the exception that the meritocracy he helped create seems very intrusive). ... "
" ... "Principles" is worth its weight in gold. ... "
" ... Full review coming soon, but wow the book itself looks great. ... "
Build Quality
9material, part, cover, build, bridgewater
+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. ... "
Size
8useful, small, size, big
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
Fit
8pages, fit, book, stuff, realized
+38%
-63%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... oh and the cover, why half the paper? ... "
CD/DVD
6cd, bought, book
+67%
-33%
" ... Tough to stay awake past the 1st CD. ... "
" ... Ray Dalio's book is a must read. ... "
" ... Ray thank you for sharing your successes as well as failures. ... "
Call quality
6call, book, ray, means, read
+67%
-33%
" ... Have to respect the author since he clearly walked the talk. ... "
" ... I have since bought the audio book so I can hear dallio read it. ... "
" ... The answer will be clear if you answer these questions posed by Dalio. ... "
Storage
6well, top, space, organized, books
+83%
-17%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Worth my time and the bookshelf space! ... "
Pedometer
5goals, steps, life, example, achieve
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
Marketplace
5sharing, mr
+100%
" ... Product was as described ... "
" ... Thank you so much for sharing your excellent thoughts Mr. ... "
" ... It's not just fake news. ... "
" ... Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experiences with us all. ... "
Delivery
5time, described, delivery, book, good
+100%
" ... Book is hardcover, with very good packaging for shipping. ... "
" ... Delivered as described and on time! ... "
" ... Quick delivery and product as described ... "
" ... Item arrived on time and exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... There must be a feedback, but delivered in such a way that a person remains confident in his abilities. ... "
Capacity
4+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Your family will have you around longer if you invest in your physical wellbeing. ... "
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. ... "
Setup
3professional, leadership, executive, easy to read, author
+100%
" ... Required reading for every professional. ... "
" ... Is easy to read, straightforward. ... "
" ... I’m married to an engineer and have learned to appreciate this approach. ... "
Notifications
3book
-100%
" ... I applaud his achievements, but this book reads like a confused message that goes from inspiration to biography and back again. ... "
" ... I didn’t give the book a 5, largely because the message seems too mechanistic. ... "
Codecs
3book, easy 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. ... "
Device Compatibility
3book, ray dalio, framework, version, reality
+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. ... "
" ... Bought both the Kindle version and audible version. ... "
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