This book provides an in-depth examination of Warren Buffett's investment strategies, highlighting his approach to valuing businesses, his criteria for selecting investments, and the key principles that have contributed to his remarkable success. It emphasizes Buffett's focus on understanding the business rather than speculating on stock prices, and it outlines his business, management, and financial tenets for evaluating potential investments[2][4][5].
First published in 1936, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie is a timeless guide to improving interpersonal skills. The book is divided into four main sections: Six Ways to Make People Like You, Twelve Ways to Win People to Your Way of Thinking, and Nine Ways to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment. Carnegie's principles emphasize the importance of genuine interest in others, active listening, and avoiding criticism and argument. The book offers practical advice on how to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and influence others by aligning their self-interest with yours. It has been a cornerstone of personal development and business success for generations[2][3][5].
In Richer, Wiser, Happier, William Green draws on interviews conducted over twenty-five years with many of the world’s greatest investors. The book highlights that the most successful investors are mavericks and iconoclasts who question conventional wisdom and think rationally, rigorously, and objectively. They maximize their odds of long-term success in markets and life by drawing insights from diverse fields such as neuroscience, economic history, psychology, philosophy, and more. Green explains how these investors can teach us not only how to become rich but also how to improve our thinking, decision-making, risk assessment, and resilience, and how to turn uncertainty to our advantage.
In this special celebratory episode, William Green spotlights some of the most important lessons from the greatest investor of all time: Warren Buffett. In honor of Buffett’s historic decision to retire after 60 years as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, William offers his thoughts on Buffett’s legacy & Berkshire’s future; he also shares powerful highlights from his conversations about Buffett with Joel Greenblatt, Nick Sleep, Thomas Russo, Chris Davis, Chuck Akre & Christopher Bloomstran.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
04:20 - What makes Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting a joyous experience.
06:13 - How Warren Buffett’s virtues & values shone through at this year’s AGM.
14:51 - How he & Charlie Munger made most of their money off 8 or 9 big bets.
22:41 - What Buffett taught Joel Greenblatt about buying great businesses.
27:24 - What stunned Greenblatt when he finally met Buffett.
33:45 - Why Chuck Akre attributes his enormous success to Buffett’s teachings.
38:18 - What Thomas Russo learned from Buffett about reducing “agency risk.”
46:17 - How Buffett inspired Nick Sleep to do what he already knew was right.
52:34 - Why Christopher Bloomstran thinks all CEOs should study Berkshire.
1:19:54 - Why Buffett focuses relentlessly on resilience in the face of extreme risks.
1:22:48 - What principles guide Greg Abel’s philosophy of asset allocation.
1:26:00 - Why Berkshire directors like Chris Davis vow to protect its unique culture.
1:33:39 - How he achieved staggering success without making enemies.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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