Howard Marks: how I make money while you worry about a market crash
My First Million
14 HOURS AGO
Howard Marks: how I make money while you worry about a market crash
Howard Marks: how I make money while you worry about a market crash

My First Million
14 HOURS AGO
In this episode, legendary investor Howard Marks joins Sam Parr and Shaan Puri to discuss his evolving views on AI, the importance of second-level thinking, and how to make investment decisions during times of crisis. Marks shares insights from his career, including raising $11 billion during the 2008 financial crisis and the keys to his long-term partnership.
Marks explains that while AI excels at data processing, it lacks the human judgment needed for unprecedented situations, suggesting experienced investors will still have a role. He emphasizes that outperforming requires a variant perception that differs from consensus and being correct. Marks recounts his biggest career call: investing $11 billion in distressed debt after Lehman's collapse, acting on logic despite fear. He notes that funds must be raised before a crisis, as raising during one is impossible. Marks also discusses the keys to a successful partnership, including mutual respect and complementary skills, and shares parenting advice focused on supporting children's choices. He advocates for intentional career choices and independent thinking, warning against overconfidence. Marks recommends 'A Short History of Financial Euphoria' and 'Fooled by Randomness' and reflects on the shift from 'cigar butt investing' to buying great companies at good prices.
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AI's autonomy and unpredictability are unprecedented.
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To outperform, you must have a variant perception different from the consensus and be correct.
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If the world melted down, it wouldn't matter.
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Funds must be raised before a crisis, not during.
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Act despite fear, or miss the opportunity.
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Value a partner who does what you don't want to do.
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Support children, don't assert superiority
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Certainty can lead to trouble
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Buffett described their partnership as brotherly
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Their relationship was full of humor
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Shift from cheap to great companies at good prices.