Charlie Munger’s complete lack of envy is remarkable especially given how similar his background is to Warren Buffett’s background. Often, envy is most acute when looking at those who are most similar to ourselves. But Munger somehow truly has conquered envy and internalized what he calls the seamless web of deserved trust. Very, very few people can be so indifferent to the corrosive powers of envy.
Charlie Munger’s complete lack of envy is remarkable especially given how similar his background is to Warren Buffett’s background. Often, envy is most acute when looking at those who are most similar to ourselves. But Munger somehow truly has conquered envy and internalized what he calls the seamless web of deserved trust. Very, very few people can be so indifferent to the corrosive powers of envy.
Such an interesting question and topic... Gotta think about it for a while 🤔
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” ― Harry S. Truman
A trite quote but similar vibes.
Jobs and Wozniak is probably another example.