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The Knowledge Project Podcast

Adam Karr: How to Think (and Work) Like a Billion Dollar Investor [The Knowledge Project Ep. #207]

In this episode, Adam Karr outlines his personal framework for finding success in both life and business. He shares insights into how to hire the best CEOs (even if you have just ten minutes to talk with them) and what CEOs he avoids talking to, the simple ideas he takes seriously, the correlation between people’s writing and their performance, and more. This episode is packed with practical wisdom on how to succeed as an investor and business person.

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Adam Karr is the President and Portfolio Manager at Orbis Investments. Prior to Orbis, Karr was a partner at Palladium Equity and a financial analyst at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette.

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A podcast about mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. The Knowledge Project focuses on insights and lessons that never expire. You’ll walk away from every episode with actionable insights that help you get better results and live a more meaningful life.

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