My First Million

Ray Dalio: The principles that made me a billionaire

July 17, 2026·1h 2m·5-min readconversationalbusiness
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Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest and most successful hedge fund — shares the core principles behind his investment philosophy, personal evolution, and approach to life. From losing everything at 34 and borrowing $4,000 from his dad, Dalio rebuilt his care

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Ray Dalio

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Ray DalioElon MuskBill GatesReed HastingsSam Parr

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