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Principles
by Ray Dalio · 2017
Ray Dalio's operating principles for life, work, decision-making, and organizational culture.
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Principles appears in 2 currently documented source-backed recommendations.
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Co-founder, Blackstone
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Ray brings unique analytic insights about how to think about complex issues. His Principles is a must read. It's a gift to all of us.
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Simon & Schuster · 2017 · accessed 2026-06-20
The official Simon & Schuster page quotes Steve Schwarzman in the Raves and Reviews section for Principles, including his statement that the book is a must read.
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Drew Houston
Co-founder & CEO, Dropbox
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he sketched really concise and good thoughts for like, all right, how do you approach life?
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The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Drew Houston
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Tim Ferriss · 2018-08-29 · accessed 2026-06-23
Houston includes Principles by Ray Dalio in the core-reading-list answer and says Dalio sketched concise and good thoughts about approaching life.
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Bill Gates
Co-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist
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Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles.
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Simon & Schuster · 2017 · accessed 2026-06-20
The official Simon & Schuster page quotes Bill Gates in the Raves and Reviews section for Principles.
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Reed Hastings
Co-founder, Netflix
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Principles had a profound positive impact on my leadership style-through living more honestly.
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Simon & Schuster · 2017 · accessed 2026-06-20
The official Simon & Schuster page quotes Reed Hastings in the Raves and Reviews section for Principles.
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