Free Audio Book : The Fund, By Rob Copeland

Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, might prefer that you don't hear this audiobook.

Last year, Dalio's departure from the helm of the world's largest hedge fund, a company he built from scratch in his apartment nearly five decades ago, captured global attention. Dalio, known for his company's remarkable success and his own enigmatic persona, bolstered by media appearances, celebrity interactions, and his bestseller "Principles," has been a figure of worldwide fascination. In "The Fund," Rob Copeland, an acclaimed journalist from The New York Times, challenges this image. He reveals the dark side of Dalio's "principles," highlighting how they fostered a harmful environment of distrust and betrayal.

"The Fund" is an enthralling dive into a world of extraordinary affluence and influence. It critically examines the damage inflicted by the "radical transparency" Dalio advocates as essential for business achievement and a meaningful existence. Copeland, through extensive interviews with insiders and associates of Bridgewater, takes listeners behind the scenes. He recounts interactions with notable figures like ex-FBI director Jim Comey, Pennsylvania Senate hopeful David McCormick, and other significant personalities, all navigating their psychological and ethical boundaries under Dalio's influential leadership.

This narrative serves as a warning against equating financial success with understanding human nature's intricacies.