About the Author
William Green is an acclaimed financial journalist, author, podcast host, and speaker who has spent more than two decades interviewing many of the world’s most successful investors. His bestselling book, Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life, distills insights from over forty legendary investors—including Charlie Munger, Ed Thorp, Peter Lynch, Nick Sleep, and Sir John Templeton—to reveal powerful lessons that extend far beyond finance. Drawing on a quarter century of interviews, Green explores how the greatest investors think, make decisions, and navigate uncertainty—not just to build wealth, but to cultivate wisdom, resilience, and long-term success in all areas of life. Part investing guide, part self-improvement blueprint, Richer, Wiser, Happier demonstrates that the same principles and practices that lead to financial prosperity—rational thinking, discipline, and a tolerance for discomfort—can help anyone make smarter choices, minimize risk, and create a more fulfilling life. Hailed as an international phenomenon, the book has been translated into 26 languages and recently ranked #1 on a list of the “Top 100 Most Popular Investing Books” on Goodreads.
In addition to his writing, Green hosts the Richer, Wiser, Happier podcast, where he interviews top investors, authors, and thought leaders. His conversations—featured on We Study Billionaires, the flagship podcast of The Investor’s Podcast Network—have included luminaries such as Ray Dalio, Howard Marks, Rick Rieder and Annie Duke.
Green has written for Time, Fortune, Forbes, The New Yorker, and The Economist, and previously served as editor of Time’s European, Middle Eastern, African, and Asian editions. He is also a Senior Advisor at First Eagle Investments and a Non-Executive Director at Findlay Park Partners.
A highly sought-after speaker, Green has delivered keynote speeches and moderated panels across the globe, including events hosted by BlackRock, Prime Quadrant, and the Financial Advice Association Australia. He has also moderated high-profile discussions at the World Economic Forum, the World Future Energy Summit, and a panel of three Prime Ministers in South Korea.
Raves and Reviews
Seldom since John Train’s great The Money Masters, published in 1980, has a book pulled so many compelling ideas together from so many renowned investors. Based on interviews with dozens of well-known money managers, including Jack Bogle, Peter Lynch, Charlie Munger and Sir John Templeton, Richer, Wiser, Happier argues that good judgment is under continuous bombardment from Wall Street’s propaganda machine. The cardinal investment virtues of independence, patience, skepticism and self-control come more easily, argues Mr. Green, when you emulate someone who obviously possesses those same virtues. Then you can cultivate what Mr. Green calls ‘intentional disconnection,’ forming your own ideas away from the crowd. This takes work, and he shows how.”
—Jason Zweig, personal finance columnist for the Wall Street Journal and editor of the revised edition of The Intelligent Investor
Many nuggets of wisdom…offers a smorgasbord of ideas from which you can pick and choose what works for you….Wise words.”
—Bethany McLean, Washington Post
Engaging writing…Throughout the book [Green] underscores the central premise that originality is overrated when it comes to investing… ‘Nothing is more essential than our capacity to survive the most difficult times not only financially but emotionally.'”
—The New York Times
Unexpectedly illuminating…Those who finish this book will find, to their delight, that they’re smarter about much more than money.”
—Peter H. Diamandis, MD, author of the New York Times bestsellers Abundance and Bold
Breathtaking…This book not only teaches you how to invest, it teaches you how to think.”
—Rolf Dobelli, author of the million-copy bestseller The Art of Thinking Clearly
One of the most important investing booked I’ve ever read…If I’d had Richer, Wiser, Happier when I started investing it would have saved me twenty years of reading and studying.”
—Phil Town, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rule #1
Brilliant…packed with powerful insights from the world’s most successful investors…. Read Richer, Wiser, Happier and take its invaluable lessons to heart.”
—Tony Robbins, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Money: Master the Game
Captivating…offers pragmatic ideas to ponder, reflect on, and live by.”
—Daniel Goleman, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Emotional Intelligence
Extraordinary…a compelling meditation on ideas, and on the profound subjects of risk, resilience, and success.”
—Jon Gertner, author of the New York Times bestseller The Idea Factory
Wonderful…a profound, eloquent, and much-needed call for a reassessment of how we build our portfolios and live our lives.”
—Stig Brodersen, Cofounder of The Investor’s Podcast Network and host of the podcast We Study Billionaires
Highly recommended…a thoroughly engaging book that is brimming with unique insights into investing and life.”
—John Mihaljevic, Chairman of MOI Global and author of The Manual of Ideas
Invaluable…destined to become a timeless classic on lifelong learning, self-improvement, and becoming the best version of ourselves.”
—Gautam Baid, author of The Joys of Compounding
Superb…does a wonderful job of showing how to consistently stack the odds in your favor, both in markets and life, by dramatically improving the way you think and reach decisions.”
—Annie Duke, professional poker champion and bestselling author of Thinking in Bets and How to Decide
In the Media
“What Great Investors Do”
February 8, 2025
“The World’s Richest People Are Weird by Design, with William Green”
January 26, 2025
“Unlocking the Secrets to a Richer, Wiser, and Happier Life”
January 8, 2025
“How to Craft a Rich Life Beyond Money ft. William Green”
January 8, 2025
“How the Greatest Investors Win in Life and Markets”
December 21, 2024
“The Best-Selling Author”
May 18, 2023
