In this episode of Compounding Interest, we review Early Retirement Extreme by Jacob Lund Fisker. Moving far beyond traditional budgeting advice, Fisker delivers a strategic and philosophical blueprint for achieving financial independence and personal autonomy in as few as five years. The text examines how modern consumerism, debt obligations, and narrow specialization trap individuals in a cycle of wage slavery. To break free, Fisker advocates shifting from a consumer mindset to that of a modern Renaissance man—cultivating a broad array of practical, self-reliant skills across physiological, economic, and technical domains. By drastically reducing waste, decoupling living expenses from the job market, and investing the surplus into productive assets, readers learn to navigate their own path to financial freedom. This episode breaks down Fisker’s core framework, exploring why true wealth relies on internal capability and strategic lifestyle design rather than relentless accumulation. Tune in to discover a systems-thinking approach to mastering your personal finances.
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13 Oct 2026
20. Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond - Bruce C. N. Greenwald, Judd Kahn, Paul D. Sonkin, Michael van Biema
In this monthly episode of Compounding Interest, we review Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond by Bruce C. N. Greenwald, Judd Kahn, Paul D. Sonkin, and Michael van Biema. The book updates the foundational framework established by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd, focusing on purchasing securities when market prices trade at a significant discount to intrinsic value to establish a margin of safety. Rather than relying on speculative long-term cash flow projections, the authors outline a structured three-element valuation process: asset reproduction value, earnings power value, and the value of growth within a protected franchise. We analyze how modern value investors evaluate competitive advantages, capitalize on market mispricings driven by systematic behavioral biases, and manage risk through disciplined portfolio concentration and defined circles of competence. Tune in to explore practical valuation methods designed to prioritize downside protection and long-term capital preservation.
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29 Sept 2026
19. The Warren Buffett Way - Robert G. Hagstrom
In this episode of Compounding Interest, we examine The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom. The book offers a comprehensive roadmap to Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy by outlining twelve core tenets across four distinct categories: business, management, financial, and market evaluation. We explore how Buffett synthesized Benjamin Graham’s quantitative margin-of-safety principles, Philip Fisher’s focus on qualitative business traits, and Charlie Munger’s emphasis on purchasing high-quality companies at fair prices. This review breaks down essential concepts, including determining intrinsic value, calculating owner earnings, defining a circle of competence, and managing a concentrated focus portfolio. Learn how a rational, long-term framework grounded in patience and discipline enables investors to evaluate underlying business fundamentals and resist short-term market emotions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, this episode provides practical tools to help you evaluate stocks with the mindset of a long-term business owner.
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