Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said decades of this one habit helped unlock creativity he believes sits "trapped" in the subconscious, giving him calm and mental clarity that he says played a decisive role in his investment career and success.
Dalio Credits Meditation With Creative Clarity "I’ve been practicing meditation for a long time, and it has easily been one of the most powerful things that’s helped me in my life," the Bridgewater Associates founder wrote on X earlier this week.
Dalio said meditation provides "an equanimity—almost like being a ninja," helping him respond calmly to challenges.
I’ve been practicing meditation for a long time, and it has easily been one of the most powerful things that’s helped me in my life.It provides an equanimity—almost like being a ninja.
Everything slows down around you, and you are able to deal with whatever comes at you from a… pic.twitter.com/xvRtUjZapv— Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) August 4, 2026 Dalio said meditation opens "a connection between your conscious brain and your subconscious brain," adding, "That is where the magic is, because that is where all creativity is trapped." Quieting the mind, he said, helps people "open up that channel." Read Also: Ray Dalio Revealed Struggling To Hit The Books: His Mom Sent Him To His Room Because 'I Hated School … I Wouldn't Study' — Now He's A Billionaire Dalio began practicing Transcendental Meditation in 1968 and has previously said, "Whatever success I’ve had in life has been more due to my meditating than anything else." His comments complement his broader philosophy of reflection, learning and systematic decision-making.
