The Ben James Smith Podcast — Episode 4 — Capital Discipline: Why the Best Investors Say “No” More Than They Say “Yes”

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Welcome back to The Ben James Smith Podcast — where we explore capital, governance, investor psychology, and the principles behind building enduring investment platforms.Today’s episode is about something that separates institutions from opportunists.It separates longevity from volatility.It separates builders from gamblers.Today we’re talking about capital discipline.More specifically:Why the best investors in the world say “no” far more often than they say “yes.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjamessmith.substack.com

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