My guest today is Howard Lichstrahl, a dear friend, fellow investor, and investment advisor with many decades of experience and a solo operator of a successful, long-lasting investment practice. Howard and I have shared many calls and meals over the years, and this is our first-ever recorded conversation.
We start with a chance encounter with the legendary Irving Kahn, Benjamin Graham’s teaching assistant, who changed the course of Howard’s life. We continue with a lifetime of investment stories and experience. Howard has lots to share about the long-term success investing in stocks.
Takeaways:
Investing requires time and patience for compounding to work.
Human nature often leads to emotional decision-making in investing.
Understanding market dynamics is crucial for successful investing.
Long-term thinking is essential for achieving financial success.
The investment philosophy should align with client expectations.
Market crashes reveal the importance of maintaining perspective.
The evolution of technology has changed investment practices significantly.
Successful investing is about understanding the underlying businesses.
Defining success goes beyond financial metrics to include personal fulfillment.
Building relationships with clients is key to sustainable investing.
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