Ray Dalio Recommended Books

"This is the Durants. They were maybe the greatest historians of all time." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio can be seen reading this book on the article's main image. (Source)

"Reminds us that over the last 500 years there have been 16 times in which there has been [...] an empire challenging another. In 12 of those cases there have been wars." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

"A little bit dense, but it’s so rich, it’s a good one." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

"I recommended [this book to the Dalai Lama] (which I also recommend to you)." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

"Fantastic. I got [this book] and I gave it to everyone in my company." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

"A good book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

"Wonderful book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Surmises that between one million and two million years ago, [...] the brain evolved in ways supporting cooperation so man could hunt and do other activities." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

“[One of the books that] showed how the same things happened over and over again throughout history." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

"Excellent book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

"If you’re interested in learning more [about the Dalai Lama's thinking]." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

"I read [this book and "Einstein"] and probed [Walter Isaacson] about them to try to glean what characteristics they had in common." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles." (Source)

"I noticed a number of similarities between [Steve Jobs and I], especially when [the author] quoted Jobs’s own words. [...] but to be clear, I didn’t think that Bridgewater or I held a candle to Apple and Jobs." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Another very short book on evolution. It just really puts things in perspective." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"I read [this book and "Benjamin Franklin"] and probed [Walter Isaacson] about them to try to glean what characteristics they had in common." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"[This book] was given to me because people know that I like that stuff." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"[The author], his people, and his culture are all of star quality. I recommend his book." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Masterfully distills the essence of [Transcendental Meditation] so that anyone can understand how it works—and why they should learn it." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"I love [this book] because it’s essentially a collection of great principles from people who have accomplished great things." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Provides me a valuable and entertaining view of past presidents during analogous difficult times." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"The real story of what it takes from a man who could turn dreams into realities." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"The gold standard on how to use business as a platform for change." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"[The author] is an American hero who has seen more and done more to shape the world economy than anyone else over the last 50 years. [This book] is a must read." - Ray Dalio (Source)

Ray Dalio mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. (Source)

"Combining ancient wisdom with the practicalities of today." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Regarding economics, if you haven’t read [this author] lately, I suggest that you do." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Regarding economics, if you haven’t read [this author] lately, I suggest that you do." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Fabolous." - Ray Dalio (Source)

"Takes you into the real world of building and transforming an empire." - Ray Dalio (Source)