IMO the “most important” principle will depend on where you are in life at the time. This seems to be a book worth re-reading throughout life and the same passage can mean different things at different points in life. If I recall, Dalio separates his principles into those more for personal life and those more for business/dealing with others. I think the personal principles which you have full control of today, are worth comparing and contemplating first. Something such as “how to hire” may not be as relevant if you are not currently in a position to hire. (Counterpoint, it is worth flipping the principle around and consider how we might be a good hire or employee as an auxiliary exercise).
Personally, I found the diagnosing oneself immediately actionable.
Hi Prof.Wierd,
IMO the “most important” principle will depend on where you are in life at the time. This seems to be a book worth re-reading throughout life and the same passage can mean different things at different points in life. If I recall, Dalio separates his principles into those more for personal life and those more for business/dealing with others. I think the personal principles which you have full control of today, are worth comparing and contemplating first. Something such as “how to hire” may not be as relevant if you are not currently in a position to hire. (Counterpoint, it is worth flipping the principle around and consider how we might be a good hire or employee as an auxiliary exercise).
Personally, I found the diagnosing oneself immediately actionable.