IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:01:50 - The biggest investing lessons from Howard’s book, The Most Important Thing.00:03:07 - How to apply second-level thinking to our investing strategy.00:03:44 - How psychology plays such an important role in markets.00:07:37 - How Howard thinks about the efficiency of markets.00:20:32 - The role market cycles play in Howard’s investment strategy.00:23:23 - Howard’s six reasons for why investors make mistakes.00:31:27- Why you should only invest in bargains.00:35:10 - How to invest during a low-interest rate environment. 00:39:04 - Why we should put an intense focus on investing defensively.00:44:59 - Why making macroeconomic forecasts is likely a fool's errand.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESTune into the recent We Study Billionaire’s episode covering the Worldly Wisdom of Charlie Munger.Learn about the best investor you’ve never heard of, Nick Sleep.Howard Marks’ books: The Most Important Thing & Mastering the Market Cycle.Howard’s article: The Illusion of Knowledge.Check out William Green’s conversation with Howard Marks here.Check out Trey Lockerbie’s conversation with Howard Marks here.Follow Clay on Twitter and Instagram.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.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!SPONSORSInvest in high-quality, cash-flowing real estate without all of the hassle with Passive Investing.Private assets represent 98% of companies in North America but are absent in most portfolios. Reconstruct your portfolio with private markets with Mackenzie Investments.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.More wealth, more purpose, or making more of a difference? Commonwealth Private helps you create more of yours - with exceptional service and experts who meticulously tailor opportunities for you.Whether you’re exploring ways to manage volatility, seeking income and diversification opportunities, or looking for tax management strategies- Invesco has over 200 ETFs to help you meet your financial goals. Visit invesco.com for a prospectus with this information.Get 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.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.Find an advisor who’s invested in you with iA Financial Services Inc.Start printing everything your small business needs and discover the endless printabilities with VistaPrint.If you’re aware you need to improve your bitcoin security but have been putting it off, Unchained Capital's Concierge Onboarding is a simple way to get started—sooner rather than later. Book your onboarding today and at checkout, get $50 off with the promo code FUNDAMENTALS.When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp today to get 10% off your first month.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate o