📚 Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio (Audiobook | Part I & II) 🎧 Welcome to the first two parts of Ray Dalio's groundbreaking audiobook, Principles: Life and Work. In this video, you’ll discover how one of the world’s most successful investors, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, built his life and career on a foundation of well-defined principles. This audiobook combines Dalio’s personal reflections and actionable advice, offering a unique guide for anyone striving to succeed in work and life. Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur, or curious learner, Dalio's insights into decision-making, leadership, and self-growth will transform how you think about challenges and opportunities. 💡 What’s Included in This Video? Part I: Ray Dalio’s Personal Journey Hear the inspiring story of how Dalio overcame setbacks, embraced failures, and developed a systematic approach to life and work that became the backbone of his success. Part II: Life Principles Explore Dalio’s key life principles, including the importance of embracing reality, learning from mistakes, and using a structured, five-step process to achieve goals. These principles are designed to help you create a fulfilling and impactful life. 📖 Timestamps: 00:00:05 Introduction 00:14:40 - Part I: WHERE I’M COMING FROM 00:16:38 - Chapter 1: My Call to Adventure: 1949–1967 00:24:15 - Chapter 2: Crossing the Threshold: 1967–1979 00:53:11 - Chapter 3: My Abyss: 1979–1982 01:14:19 - Chapter 4: My Road of Trials: 1983–1994 02:06:18 - Chapter 5: The Ultimate Boon: 1995–2010 02:49:55 - Chapter 6: Returning the Boon: 2011–2015 03:39:14 - Chapter 7: My Last Year and My Greatest Challenge: 2016–2017 03:45:16 - Chapter 8: Looking Back from a Higher Level 03:55:27 - Part II: LIFE PRINCIPLES 03:55:30 - Chapter 1: Embrace Reality and Deal with It 04:42:26 - Chapter 2: Use the 5-Step Process to Get What You Want Out of Life 05:02:34 - Chapter 3: Be Radically Open-Minded 05:37:12 - Chapter 4: Understand That People Are Wired Very Differently 06:27:59 - Chapter 5: Learn How to Make Decisions Effectively 07:08:38 - LIFE PRINCIPLES: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER