Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Benzinga
Benzinga
Business
Jeannine Mancini

'I'll Be Dead': Charlie Munger's Eerie Advice to Warren Buffett Before His Death: Write Your Obituary First—Then Live Life Backwards

Charlie Munger Once Spoke About Mrs. B — The Matriarch Who Even Buffett Admitted Outshone Him In Wisdom: She Built A Successful Business That Made Her Filthy Rich With A $500 Loan And Hard Work

Charlie Munger didn't just think about legacy — he planned his entire life around it. The billionaire investor, who passed away in late 2023 just weeks shy of his 100th birthday, left behind decades of wisdom. But it was one comment, shared in what would be his final interview, that stuck with people in an almost chilling way.

According to CNBC's Becky Quick, Munger once gave Warren Buffett a piece of advice that feels more like life instruction than financial strategy: "He should write his obituary the way he wants it written, and then live his life accordingly."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.