As human beings, we are wired to desire success. At work, at home, in relationships, in your investing journey, and just about in every aspect of your lives, you have only one goal and that is to achieve success. The best part is that by following a few simple rules and principles, you can easily achieve the success that you desire.  Summary: ‘Principles: Life and Work’ one of the most talked about books of our times, author Ray Dalio lays out a set of comprehensive principles designed to help you achieve success in your personal as well as professional lives. Listen to this Podcast by Edelweiss MF to learn how you can embrace the principles of achieving success.   Key takeaways: ·  You need to identify patterns in your life and try to make sense of them.   ·  To be successful in life you need to be a hyperrealist – this means that you need to combine big dreams with reality and determination.  ·  A critical part of being successful is to make mistakes and then learn from them.   ·  Always be open-minded and pay attention to other peoples’ perspectives as well. ·  Never stop your learning journey.  ·  The two most important cogs in the organizational wheel are the culture and its people. ·  Establish an open and transparent culture where people are not afraid to share ideas, make mistakes, and learn. ·  Understand that hiring the right people is integral to the success of the organization. ·  Treat your people with respect and encourage an environment of open communication ·  A robust governance structure ensures that everything functions smoothly and fairly. Ray Dalio’s book is instructive and easy to both understand and embrace. You can listen to the podcast on the Edelweiss Mutual Fund website, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcast. We hope you enjoyed this podcast and will tune in to listen to more such podcasts on investing nuggets.