Renowned investor Warren Buffett and successful investor Charlie Munger discuss their remarkable ability to simplify issues, focus on timeless truths, and make rapid decisions. They highlight the importance of embracing mistakes, practicing prevention, and gaining wisdom. They also discuss the dangers of multitasking, the power of focus, and the significance of saving money. The conversation touches on the importance of learning, changing behavior, and learning from the experiences of others. They end with a discussion on Warren Buffett's approach to buying businesses and Berkshire's commitment to providing a great home for acquired businesses.

Li Lu, a remarkable investor and entrepreneur, shares insights shaped by the philosophies of Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, due diligence, and independent thinking in investment success. Li discusses the critical lessons learned from Sam Walton, highlighting resilience and deep business understanding. The conversation also explores navigating market challenges while seeking out unique investment opportunities, underlining discipline and continuous learning as key to long-term success.

It's time. After 150+ episodes on great companies, we tackle the granddaddy of them all — Berkshire Hathaway. One episode alone isn't nearly enough to do Warren and Poor Charlie justice, so today we present Part I: Warren's story. How did a folksy, middle-class kid from Omaha become the single greatest capitalist of all-time? Why, like Jordan, did he retire (twice!) at the top of his game, only to reinvent himself and come back stronger than ever? As always, we dive in. Let's dance. Sponsors:WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Huntress: https://bit.ly/acqhuntressStatsig: https://bit.ly/acquiredstatsig24More Acquired!:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLCThe Warren Buffett Playbook is available on our website at https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/berkshire-hathaway-part-i Carve Outs:Ben: Year One of Not Boring: https://www.notboring.co/p/a-not-boring-adventure-one-year-inDavid: Balaji Srinivasan on The Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/2021/03/24/balaji-srinivasan/

Delve into the wisdom of Warren Buffett's essays on strategic investing and building a successful enterprise. Learn the value of assembling exceptional teams, direct CEO communication with shareholders, and prioritizing resource management for long-term success. Dive into lessons on business philosophy, high-quality decision-making, and sustainable wealth building. Explore the American Miracle and Berkshire's conglomerate advantage for strategic insights and longevity in business.

Chris Davis, renowned investor at Davis Advisors and board member at Berkshire Hathaway, shares lessons learned from Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger. Topics include aging well, the power of trust, avoiding weaknesses, Jeff Bezos's influence, Berkshire's board meetings, risk & resilience, embracing mistakes, running an organization for excellence, and friendship & kindness.

Explore Warren Buffett's journey with Berkshire Hathaway, from textile industry success to strategic shifts towards insurance and publishing. Discover his investment philosophy of choosing quality businesses over bargain prices. Dive into Geico's resilience, Mrs. B's journey, and Buffett's insights on business management and owner capitalism. Reflect on America's prosperity and Berkshire's success, emphasizing the importance of savings and investment.

Exploring lessons from Warren Buffett on enduring moats, competitive advantage, and strategic investing. Emphasizing the importance of simplicity, focusing on basics, and aligning interests for success. Learning from mistakes and failures for personal and professional growth.

Join Taylor Swift, LeBron James, Warren Buffett, and Sara Blakely as they share their simple yet powerful habits that can transform your future. Taylor discusses the importance of storytelling in her music, while LeBron highlights the balance of sleep and productivity in sports. Warren dives into the necessity of continuous learning through reading, and Sara reveals how overcoming self-doubt propelled her success. Their everyday routines and insights are actionable steps that anyone can adopt for personal growth and creativity.

Discover Warren Buffett's early drive to become very rich, his independence of mind, and intense focus on work. Learn about his unconventional investment style, unique approach to contrarian investing, and evolution of business strategies. Explore his investment philosophy, meticulous research process, and inner conviction in decision-making.

Warren Buffett, James Flynn, and Robert Frank discuss the flaws of meritocracy and its impact on wealth inequality. The podcast explores the history of elite university admissions, the negative effects of competition, and unequal opportunities. It also highlights the role of luck in individual success and shares stories of how random events have shaped people's personal and professional journeys.