The violent financial disruptions of the past several years toppled nearly all of the lords of Wall Street, the global financial regulators, and the economic gurus. While true believers of free-market fundamentalism oversaw the great asset bubble of 1995-2005, there were voices that warned of economic collapse. Among them, three men have stood out as beacons of sound judgment and wisdom: Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Paul Volcker. The careers of these three men are, to a large degree, stories of success in volatile times. Here, Morris analyzes their records. He distills their distinctive strategies, wisdom, and experience, and argues for the importance of humility and common sense in navigating the current global economic crisis.