How to Invest

David M. Rubenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Invest, How to Lead, The American Experiment, The American Story, The Highest Calling, and Inside the Owner’s Box. He is Cofounder and Cochairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. An original signer of The Giving Pledge and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Mr. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. A Baltimore native, Rubenstein is the Chairman, CEO, and principal owner of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles. He is the host of The David Rubenstein Show on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein on Bloomberg TV.

“Inspiring interviews… A levelheaded and helpful compendium of advice, devoid of hard sells or razzle-dazzle. . . The result is an excellent collection for readers interested in the world of investment.” —PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY “David has been able to get a great many of America’s finest investors to open up about their lives and skills. A very worthwhile read for those interested in the world of investing.”—Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase “I admire David’s ability to get so many great investors to reveal their backgrounds, failures, successes, and secrets to success.”—Indra Nooyi, former chair and CEO of PepsiCo “While David Rubenstein is perhaps best known for his achievements in finance and philanthropy, he’s also a deeply curious conversationalist who never fails to draw interesting insights from fascinating people—in this case, lessons learned about the art and science of investing mixed in with the personal stories behind the big numbers.” —Bill Gates "A compelling insider’s look at investing through the words of the most extraordinary investors."—Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft and bestselling author of Hit Refresh "Whether you are a novice investor or a seasoned pro, this book is brimming with valuable lessons from the legends of our time."—Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments and chairwoman of Starbucks