You Should Disclose Your Results

Whilst there may or may not be a general appreciation for this blog, the question that comes out at the turn of the year is whether this writer will disclose his results.

After all, we are judged by the extent of weight we can attribute to the writer and the authority by which he writes.

That weight and authority gives us comfort that we are listening to the right voices. And that we are chasing the right information and sources towards the right goal.

Summarily, please assume that this writer has zero weight and authority whilst writing this blog.

It was, instead, the desire of the this writer to be some voice of reason for readers, by recommending not only books that are high up the bestsellers’ lists, but also suitable for the concerns, worries and questions of the reader.

Is the reader seeking role models and heroes which he can listen to?

One popular book that came recommended to the writer is by William Green. Forbes, Time and the Economist all make his reported background, and he wrote a book featuring investing greats ranging from Buffett to Munger, and Pabrai to Spier. The roll call in his book includes but is not also limited to Li Lu of Himalaya as well.

The names highlighted in the above boast impressive track records in investing over an extended period of time.

Beyond the financial results however, Green writes in his book Richer, Wiser, Happier about the wisdom and contentment or perhaps even joy that an individual can amass, by being involved with great companies, beyond the financial returns.

In fact, he may even say, wisdom and happiness (in doing business and investing) is almost required for a person to be rich and wealthy over the long term.

Try Richer, Wiser, Happier by William Green for a view on the certain importance of financial results, and what to do once you achieve your financial goals.