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Joel Greenblatt: A Big Influence in My Investing Journey

I first learned about Joel Greenblatt after researching Warren Buffett. While I don’t recall the exact pathway, I’m fairly certain it was through the We Study Billionaires podcast. The show was a companion during my years as a delivery driver, a vocation that demanded early mornings and long hours—especially with companies like US Foods. Driving, Listening, and Learning Driving through the pre-dawn streets of New York City, I often had time to think. Whether it was ensuring that a refrigerated trailer was maintaining proper temperatures or navigating busy urban routes, the job was both demanding and introspective. Early on, cassette tapes and radio stations were my companions. Later, MP3 players, and eventually, streaming platforms like YouTube, became my go-to sources of information. It was during those drives that I started listening to investment-related content. I was a father, striving for financial stability, and the We Study Billionaires podcast stood out among the noise. It w...