Charlie Munger Biography 02: Munger's Life

1924 65438+ 10 1 Charles Munger was born in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, and Omaha is Buffett's hometown.

Munger did well in school since childhood. He loved mathematics, and later became fascinated by physics.

Because he likes scientific logic and reasoning very much, 194 1 year, 17 After graduating from Munger High School, he studied mathematics at the University of Michigan. However, World War II interrupted Munger's college life.

194 1 65438+On February 7th, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and the United States was forced to get involved in World War II. At that time, almost all young Americans had to be drafted into the army, and Munger was inevitable.

1942, Munger interrupted his college studies and joined the US Air Force.

1945, Munger, who was still in service, got married, and the bride's name was Nancy Huggins. Eight years later, Munger and Nancy divorced at 1953.

When Munger was 30, he lost his marriage, son and money. It was the darkest and most fragile moment of his life.

Munger admired the philosophy of Stoic sages. This school believes that pain and misfortune are an inevitable part of everyone's life. What everyone can do is to be psychologically prepared and rationally and bravely meet the unexpected challenges of fate.

After experiencing the storm of life, Munger's life came to an end. Munger got married again on 1956, and he finally found a happy marriage for life.

Coincidentally, the second wife's name was Nancy. The couple shared many hobbies and values, and Nancy became Munger's wife.

When they got married, they each brought two young children, and four children were born after marriage. Until his wife Nancy died in 20 10, they walked hand in hand for 54 years.

Munger has experienced many misfortunes, but in his life, he has been an active participant in social welfare undertakings.