IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:02:51 - How François Rochon began his market-beating investment journey three decades ago.08:12 - How the “margin of safety” concept guides him in business, markets, & life.10:14 - How to succeed by investing in great companies at reasonable valuations.12:12 - Why it’s critical for investors to have a long time horizon.15:37 - How to become a better investor by cultivating humility & preparing for disappointment.16:48 - What he learned from Warren Buffett about the importance of owner’s earnings.21:47 - Why François resists the temptation to overpay, even for great companies.25:12 - Why he highlights his investment mistakes in an annual list called the Podium of Errors.34:03 - How to survive & thrive by taking a middle-of-the-road approach to diversification. 38:30 - Why he believes that market predictions are a waste of time.40:24 - How he handles bear markets emotionally & uses them to improve his portfolio.43:10 - Why he loves companies like CarMax, Visa, Alphabet, & Markel.47:56 - How the president of Constellation Software embodies everything he seeks in a leader.53:59 - How the best businesses remind François of the beauty & uniqueness of great artworks. 1:11:24 - How he was influenced by studying & meeting investment icon Peter Lynch and what François learned from investing legend Lou Simpson.1:21:49 - How the best investors succeed by straying from the tribe & forging their own path.1:15:44 - How it helps him to read broadly about philosophy, art, science, history, & psychology.1:26:16 - Why it’s rational, not naive, to be an “unwavering optimist.”1:35:16 - Why François believes that persistence & patience are the key to human achievement.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESFrançois Rochon’s Montreal-based investment firm, Giverny Capital.Giverny Capital Asset Management, his U.S.-based partnership with David Poppe.PanzaCollection of art built by Count Giuseppe Panza, one of François’ heroes.William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.William Green’s Twitter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. P.S The Investor’s Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet position and investment info for nearly 6,000 Asset Management Companies with Moomoo, Australia’s first A.I. powered trading platform. Sign up and fund your moomoo account before October 31 and get $10 for every $100 you deposit. All investment carries risk. AFSL 224 663. T&Cs apply.Private assets represent 98% of companies in North America but are absent in most portfolios. Reconstruct your portfolio with private markets with Mackenzie Investments.Confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes with Avast One.Monitor your recovery, sleep, training, and health, with personalized recommendations and coaching feedback with WHOOP. Use code WSB to save 10% off your order today.When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Get 10% off your first month with Betterhelp today.Have gold and silver shipped directly to your door for you to hold at your home. Get BullionMax’s Gold Investor Kit today - 3 ounces of the world’s most desirable gold coins, including the Gold American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf.Whether y