Cost Quote by Charlie Munger
“Intelligent people make decisions based on opportunity costs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Wisdom, 1994
Intelligent decisions consider the cost of missed opportunities, weighing benefits against alternatives before acting.
In simple terms: Smart choices factor in what you give up.
Evaluate opportunity costs before deciding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investing
- career moves
- daily purchases
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you sacrificing with this choice?
- How can you quantify opportunity cost?
People often ignore hidden costs.