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Here Are 10 Things I Learned from One Of The Most Influential Investing Books Of All Time

Diarmaid McMenamin
8 min readSep 27, 2024

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You’ve probably heard that investing is one of the best ways to build wealth and achieve financial freedom. You may have even started dipping your toes into the market as an investor, but you feel unsure about your strategy or how to make your investments work for you. Many people find investing confusing or daunting, especially with so much information (and noise).

Benjamin Graham’s classic book, The Intelligent Investor, is one of the best places to start understanding how to invest effectively. This book, first published in 1949, is still one of the most trusted resources for investors. Why? Because it focuses on timeless principles of value investing, which can help anyone — regardless of experience — invest confidently. Even if you’re busy and don’t have hours researching stocks, Graham’s advice can guide you to make smarter financial decisions.

In this post, I’ll break down the key ideas from The Intelligent Investor, explain how they apply to today’s world, and give you actionable steps so you can begin using these principles to build financial freedom.

1. Who Was Benjamin Graham, and Why Should You Listen to Him?

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Diarmaid McMenamin
Diarmaid McMenamin

Written by Diarmaid McMenamin

Helping busy, time-poor professionals build a life of time and financial freedom by improving financial education and investing in property.

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