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Trailer - #166 Book Breakdown (Part 2 of 2): “The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America” by Lawrence Cunningham | Outliers with Daniel Scrivner
Oct 5, 2023
Guest Lawrence Cunningham, author of "The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America," discusses Warren Buffett's thoughts on investing, personal investments, keeping investment costs low, and the impact of 'helpers' on returns in part 2 of the podcast.
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- Warren Buffett's book, 'The Essays of Warren Buffett', provides a valuable insight into his ideas on culture and incentives.
- The success of Berkshire Hathaway can be attributed to Warren Buffett's investment strategies, focusing on concepts like Mr. Market and keeping investment costs low.
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Key Points About Berkshire Hathaway
In the first part of the deep dive into The Essays of Warren Buffett, the focus was on Berkshire Hathaway's business model and the competitive advantage derived from its exceptional culture. Warren and Charlie have built a company with a strong foundation and have outlined 15 principles for their owners. Warren Buffett even sends a letter to potential businesses for acquisition. The remarkable success of Berkshire Hathaway, in terms of acquiring incredible companies, such as C's candies and Geico, within just 60 years is highlighted.
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