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Warren Buffett

Investor

Born 1930

Biography

Warren Buffett, born on August 30, 1930, is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company. Buffett is noted for his investment acumen, famously transforming Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile company into a powerhouse with diverse holdings. In 1965, Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway and shifted its focus from textiles to insurance and other investments. Under his leadership, the company acquired stakes in prominent firms like Coca-Cola, American Express, and Apple. Buffett's 2006 pledge to donate the majority of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation marked a significant philanthropic commitment. As of 2021, he has donated over $41 billion to charitable causes.

About

Born August 30, 1930

Birthplace Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Nationality American

Education Master of Science in Economics

School Columbia University

Popular Quotes

"I don't look to jump over 7-foot bars"

Motivation Wisdom Success Perspective

"You don't have to be smarter than the rest"

Motivation Inspiration Personal growth Self-improvement

"You can't make a good deal with a bad person"

Relationships Ethics Integrity Trust

"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get"

Value Economics Finance Financial wisdom

"It's not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results"

Motivation Inspiration Self-improvement Success

"The rich invest in time, the poor invest in money"

Wealth Time management Investment Poverty

"The more you know, the more you’ll earn"

Personal growth Self-improvement Success Learning

"In the world of business, the people who are most successful are those who are doing what they love"

Motivation Success Happiness Achievement

"I never attempt to make money on the stock market. I buy on the assumption that they could close the market the next day and not reopen it for five years"

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"The business schools reward difficult complex behavior more than simple behavior, but simple behavior is more effective"

Education Decision making Behavior Simplicity

"Of the billionaires I have known, money just brings out the basic traits in them. If they were jerks before they had money, they are simply jerks with a billion dollars."

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"The true investor welcomes volatility"

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"I always knew I was going to be rich. I don't think I ever doubted it for a minute"

Success Determination Mindset Confidence

"I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful"

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"You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out"

Integrity Adversity Accountability Transparency

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