Avoiding Stupidity Is Easier Than Seeking Brilliance

Success isn’t always about brilliance—it’s often about avoiding major mistakes.

Play games where you have an edge, and avoid those where you don’t.

In tennis, amateurs win by minimizing errors, not by trying to hit perfect shots like professionals. The same applies to life—winning means not losing.

Charlie Munger said long-term success comes from consistently avoiding stupidity rather than chasing intelligence.

Most of us are amateurs, but we often refuse to follow the winning strategy for amateurs: avoid errors and stay consistent.

In investing, trying to pick the perfect stock often leads to failure, while buying index funds over decades yields extraordinary results.

If you’re outside your expertise, focus on minimizing mistakes. That approach, over time, is what separates amateurs from pros.