John and I are regularly asked variations of two questions:
- “What is the secret sauce of fund managers with a long-term track record of market outperformance?”
- “I want to read more about a successful investor to study his success and self-improve — where should I start?”
Dan Sheehan, Managing Partner of Credit River Partners (Toronto, Canada), and I were recently both in Zurich and enjoyed a wonderful conversation together. Dan is a proud member of The Manual of Ideas and a fund manager with results that justify our showcasing of his answer:

Well done and well said, Dan!
About The Author: Shai Dardashti
Shai Dardashti is Managing Director of North America for The Manual of Ideas and ValueConferences. He previously served as Managing Member of Dardashti Capital Management from 2006 until 2015. An avid poker enthusiast, Shai has placed as a finalist in the Success Academy Texas Hold'Em Tournament. Shai holds a BA in Finance from the University of Maryland. He splits his time between Haiti, New York, and Israel. Shai and his wife call New York City home.
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