Charlie Munger, an intellectual giant in the landscape of investments and the indispensable counterpart to Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, has left an indelible legacy that transcends the realm of finance. Born on January 1, 1924, in the heartland of Omaha, Nebraska, Munger’s journey from a modest Midwestern upbringing to becoming a billionaire investor is a narrative woven with threads of intellect, resilience, and an insatiable appetite for knowledge. Munger’s early years were coloured by the challenges of the Great Depression. The financial struggles his family faced imbued in him a deep-seated understanding of the value of money and the significance of prudent financial decision-making. Despite economic adversity, Munger’s intellectual curiosity led him to the University of Michigan, where he immersed himself in the study of mathematics. Further academic pursuits at Caltech and Harvard Law School polished his analytical prowess, laying the foundation for his future endeavours. The turning point in...