Charlie Ellis's 'Winning the Loser's Game' principle applies to investing: most people win by avoiding losses rather than by making winning picks, similar to tennis where lower-ranked players win by making fewer unforced errors than by hitting winners.

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Dave Natic

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winning the losers game right... you win by not losing and if you make fewer decisions and take fewer actions you have fewer chances to screw it up

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Why Money Isn't What You Think: Barry Ritholtz on the Meaning of Money and How NOT to Invest ItExcess Returns
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:36:26 AM

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