I have to admit that
1-I have heard the name Warren Buffett but didn't know who he was.
2-Didn't have a clue what he did.
3-Decided to listen to the book because it was available when I needed a book.

Having said all that, this book full of wit and wisdom should be a must read for every business minded student in America and anyone else that wants to understand how money works. Not only for the big corporations but the little people (like me).

It's a relatively short book, pick it up and give it a try.

After having read all the details about WB's personal life in the Snowball by A. Schroeder I have been looking for a book that would look meticulously at each of his biggest past investment decisions and their rationals. This is not it yet. Nevertheless it is a fun quick reminder of all the famous quotes that anyone caught by the value investing bug would already know. My main takeaways: i) aim high ii) focus iii) study failures not successes iv) reputation takes 20 year to build and 1 minute to destroy v) get the right discipline early vi) believe in oneself vii) be around people one admire viii) lead by example viv) stay curious, positive, humble, and delegate. Besides all that there is one funny quote that I love, about a suggestion on how to reduce inflation risk at the nationwide level "if it is above 3% no congressman can be re-elected" lol it would indeed be really effective.

Fundamental analysis rules

A pleasant little book, mostly bonbons for dilettante investors, kind of sugary like those colas Warren loves so much. He's corny but incisive; a conservative who thinks he's part bleeding heart liberal. Right. In shark's skin. People love him, and the stock market degenerates worship him. Well, he's one of the world's richest men, so I guess they would. Personally he reminds me of Doyle Brunson, former world champion poker player. Buffet is fast and very intelligent, but likes to appear country. He hates pretension and likes to make light of himself. He could run for office and win. Not much wisdom here, except second hand. As a philosopher, he's a kind of Will Rogers, and like Rogers an American original.

--Dennis Littrell, author of “The World Is Not as We Think It Is”

I'd always wanted to know more about this man and now I do. The man is amazing. I listened to this on audio, and I think I would have enjoyed reading the actual book instead so that I could truly digest his truisms.

Nice book with very witty and interesting quotes by Buffett on investment and his personal life. Must read for novice investors.

Nuggets of folksy wit and wisdom

Above average book on Warren Buffett.

Although the book isn't written by W.B. it is still good and has lots of good information. At least it did change my strategy.

This was a quick read and most of the quotes and stories I had already read in other places. However it never ceases to amaze me how rational he is and how he sticks to what he knows.

At times amusing ... at times simply impressive. And I suppose at times he sounds like an ass... but the topics are interesting - a fair amount about investing toward the end, but also there is wisdom about life. "Working at a job you don't like is like marrying for money." :)

A little rough to get through.

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