Back to School with Market-Beating Hedge Fund Investor Chris Begg

Описание: In this episode of William Markets and Life, William speaks with Christopher Begg, CEO and CIO of East Coast Asset Management and a longtime Columbia Business School professor. Chris talks about learning from Josh Waitzkin, former chess prodigy and now performance coach–and how Waitzkin’s ideas influenced his approach to skill development and his focus on process and incremental improvement. Chris also discusses how he structures his life to support focus, creativity, and balance.

This video clip comes from an in-depth episode of the Richer, Wiser, Happier podcast. To hear the full interview, visit William Green’s Markets & Life podcast library at The Investor’s Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/r...

🧭 Topics Covered
• Lessons from Josh Waitzkin on incremental improvement, the importance of process, and striving for quality in any pursuit.
• Daily habits and routines Chris uses to structure his life for focus, creativity, and balance, including physical activity, contemplation, and meditation.
• Insights from Andrew Carnegie and other thinkers on trusting progress, living true to your own strengths, and practicing unobstructed self-expression.

⏱ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 — Introduction: William introduces the topic of habits and asks Chris about his friendship with Josh Waitzkin. Chris shares how they met, bonded over shared interests like surfing, and developed a deep learning partnership.
01:20 — Lessons from Josh Waitzkin: Chris describes Josh’s approach to learning, emphasizing continuous iteration, incremental improvement, and striving for quality in any art or pursuit.
08:10 — Structuring Daily Life: Chris explains his daily routines, including journaling, reading, physical activity, contemplative exercises, meditation, and breathwork.
15:44 — Unobstructed Self-Expression & Philosophical Influences: Chris and William explore the concept of unobstructed self-expression and its connection to investing, creativity, and living authentically. They discuss inspirations from Andrew Carnegie, Nick Sleep, and pragmatic philosophy.
Concluding Insights: Chris reflects on the broader implications of dynamic quality, human progress, and augmented intelligence. He shares his belief in a more beautiful, evolving world and how continuous learning, thoughtful habits, and alignment with inner values shape life and investing.

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⚠️ Disclaimer / Disclosures
This content is for general informational purposes only. Opinions are those of William Green and do not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. This clip comes from a William Green Richer, Wiser, Happier podcast with Christopher Begg conducted in 2023.

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