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Knowing Enough: A Conversation About Money and Life--and Figuring Out What to Do with Yours
John C. Bogle and William Bernstein define “enough” and suggest another golden never confuse your self-worth with your net worth.
Knowing Enough combines the penetrating insights into investing and life of John C. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard and the pioneer of index investing, and the priceless practical advice of William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Four Pillars of Investing and market historian. Their conversations were the centerpiece of Boglehead meetings until Bogle’s passing on January 19, 2019.
The book combines Bogle’s insights from his bestselling Enough and Bernstein’s practical how-to, If You Can. Their to inspire you to lead a meaningful life that reaches well beyond your net worth to touch upon matters of self-worth, and to provide you with the means of doing so. You’ll also
How to focus less on chasing financial success and more on living a meaningful life Insight into investing wisely and contributing to the common good Reflections on lessons learned from Bogle throughout his career
Written in the same conversational tone found between Bogle and Bernstein at Boglehead events, Knowing Enough challenges readers to rethink their relationship with money, business, and society.
Knowing Enough combines the penetrating insights into investing and life of John C. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard and the pioneer of index investing, and the priceless practical advice of William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Four Pillars of Investing and market historian. Their conversations were the centerpiece of Boglehead meetings until Bogle’s passing on January 19, 2019.
The book combines Bogle’s insights from his bestselling Enough and Bernstein’s practical how-to, If You Can. Their to inspire you to lead a meaningful life that reaches well beyond your net worth to touch upon matters of self-worth, and to provide you with the means of doing so. You’ll also
How to focus less on chasing financial success and more on living a meaningful life Insight into investing wisely and contributing to the common good Reflections on lessons learned from Bogle throughout his career
Written in the same conversational tone found between Bogle and Bernstein at Boglehead events, Knowing Enough challenges readers to rethink their relationship with money, business, and society.
400 pages, Paperback
Published May 6, 2025
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John C. Bogle
36 books598 followersJohn Clifton "Jack" Bogle (born May 8, 1929) is the founder and retired CEO of The Vanguard Group. He is known for his 1999 book Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor, which became a bestseller and is considered a classic.
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December 26, 2025
I quite enjoyed reading this, mainly for knowing more about John Bogle, his history, and life philosophy overall.
I felt that it was focused more on entrepreneurs and especially ones based in USA.
William Bernstein's "If You Can", provides concrete advice and steps to follow for a financial education and planning your retirement. (Albeit again, using USA-based investors as an example).
Overall, it was worth reading, but, funnily enough, I somehow felt that this book wasn't enough.
I felt that it was focused more on entrepreneurs and especially ones based in USA.
William Bernstein's "If You Can", provides concrete advice and steps to follow for a financial education and planning your retirement. (Albeit again, using USA-based investors as an example).
Overall, it was worth reading, but, funnily enough, I somehow felt that this book wasn't enough.
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