About the Author

A global macro investor for more than 50 years, Ray Dalio founded Bridgewater Associates out of his two-bedroom apartment in NYC and ran it for most of its 50 years, building it into the largest hedge fund in the world under his leadership. He is now in a stage of life in which he wants to pass along and help people learn about principles that have helped him, especially in markets and the economy. He is a long-running New York Times bestselling author of Principles: Life and Work, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order, and Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises. He graduated with a B.S. in Finance from C.W. Post College in 1971 and received an MBA degree from Harvard Business School in 1973. He has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 46 years and has three grown sons and seven grandchildren. He is an active philanthropist.

Reviews

Praise for Ray Dalio and Principles:

“Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights.”
—Bill Gates

“[Ray’s Principles are] filled with such wisdom.”
—Arianna Huffington

 “I learned so much from Ray’s Principles and even more from talking to him.”
—Gwyneth Paltrow

“Principles is the book I wish I’d had as a young entrepreneur.”
—Mark Cuban

“Principles is a must-read.”
—Marc Benioff

“Everyone with goals and dreams can learn from Ray’s approach.”
—Michael Bloomberg

“Principles had a profound positive impact on my leadership style.”
—Reed Hastings

“I found Principles to be truly extraordinary.”
—Tony Robbins

“[Ray’s Principles] has already changed how I think about making decisions in my life and in my business.”
—Tim Ferriss