Warren Buffett Speaks - Wit and Wisdom from the World's Greatest Investor, 2nd Edition

Informationen zum Autor JANET LOWE is the author of the bestselling Bill Gates Speaks and Jack Welch Speaks . Her articles have appeared in such publications as Newsweek , the Christian Science Monitor , the Los Angeles Times , and the San Francisco Chronicle . Klappentext When Warren Buffett Speaks. . . people listen."If people want to improve their investing skills, it has to help to study how the Master does it. This short book outlines Buffett's philosophy and techniques."-Peter S. LynchFidelity Investments"Common sense with a deft irony . . ."-John C. Boglefounder of The Vanguard Group and author, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing"It was Warren Buffett's thoughts and philosophy that first captivated investors. Janet Lowe has done us all a great service by collecting and arranging Warren Buffett's wit and wisdom in an easy-to-read and enjoyable book."-Robert G. HagstromPortfolio Manager, Legg Mason Growth Trust mutual fund,and author, The Warren Buffett Way, Second Edition"A must-read. Buffett's wit and wisdom is a roadmap for anyone looking to succeed in business, investing, and life."-Steve HalpernEditor, www.thestockadvisors.com Zusammenfassung When Warren Buffett Speaks... people listen. "If people want to improve their investing skills, it has to help to study how the Master does it. This short book outlines Buffett's philosophy and techniques. " -Peter S. Lynch, Fidelity Investments "Common sense with a deft irony... " -John C. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 1 ABOUT LIFE 13 Omaha? Omawhere? Omawhat? 13 Live how you want to live 15 Eat what you want to eat 15 Have a hobby 16 Be passionate 19 Aim high 20 Aim well 23 Focus on your goals 23 Keep life in perspective 23 Be honest 27 Tell the whole truth, please 28 Letter to the Wall Street Journal 30 Cultivate good character 36 Believe in yourself 37 But don't get too stuck on yourself 38 Dodge the hype 44 Share your wisdom 44 Disregard old age 45 ALSO: Attention Investors: Warren Buffett is crossing the street 20 Nice guys finish first-sometimes 24 Choose your heroes well 40 Rose Blumkin, matriarch of the Nebraska Furniture Mart 47 ABOUT FRIENDS 51 Know what friendship is 51 Go to bat for your pals 51 Guiding Governor Schwarzenegger 52 Build lifelong friendships 54 ALSO: Charlie Munger 54 ABOUT FAMILY 58 Don't spoil your kids 58 The Buffett children 62 Work things out with your wife 75 Be kind to your mother 81 ALSO: What others say about Warren Buffett 70 Astrid Menks, Buffett's second wife 78 The controversial Susan T. Buffett Foundation 79 What Leila Buffett had to say about her son 82 What the critics say 82 ABOUT WORK 85 Work for the fun of it 85 Start early 88 Work where you want to work 89 Work with good people 90 Give a pat on the back 92 Be loyal to your partners 93 Guard your time 95 Know when to quit 97 ABOUT RUNNING A BUSINESS 99 Communicate well 99 Know when to say no 100 Set an example 101 Take care of shareholders 104 Hire well, manage little 110 Put a premium on experience 111 Be smart about allocating capital 111 Be brave 112 Use crossover skills 112 The mighty machine called Berkshire Hathaway 113 ALSO: The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting 102 Goodbye to a good idea 106 The Salomon scandal 108 Berkshire Hathaway online 109 ABOUT INVESTING 116 Have a philosophy 116 Recognize the enemy: inflation 117 Experienc...

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Acknowledgments.
 
Introduction.
 
About Life.
 
Omaha? Omawhere? Omawhat?
 
Live How You Want To Live.
 
Eat What You Want To Eat.
 
Have A Hobby.
 
Be Passionate.
 
Aim High.
 
Aim Well.
 
Focus On Your Goals.
 
Keep Life In Perspective.
 
Be Honest.
 
Tell The Whole Truth, Please.
 
Letter To The Wall Street Journal.
 
Cultivate Good Character.
 
Believe In Yourself.
 
But Don't Get Too Stuck On Yourself.
 
Dodge The Hype.
 
Share Your Wisdom.
 
Disregard Old Age.
 
ALSO:
 
Attention Investors: Warren Buffett Is Crossing The Street.
 
Nice Guys Finish First--Sometimes.
 
Choose Your Heroes Well.
 
Rose Blumkin, Matriarch Of The Nebraska Furniture Mart.
 
About Friends.
 
Know What Friendship Is.
 
Go To Bat For Your Pals.
 
Guiding Governor Schwarzenegger.
 
Build Lifelong Friendships.
 
ALSO:
 
Charlie Munger.
 
About Family.
 
Don't Spoil Your Kids.
 
The Buffett Children.
 
Work Things Out With Your Wife.
 
Be Kind To Your Mother.
 
ALSO:
 
What Others Say About Warren Buffett.
 
Buffett's.
 
The Controversial Susan T.
 
Buffett Foundation.
 
What Leila Buffett Had To Say About Her Son.
 
What The Critics Say.
 
About Work.
 
Work For The Fun Of It.
 
Start Early.
 
Work Where You Want To Work.
 
Work With Good People.
 
Give A Pat On The Back.
 
Be Loyal To Your Partners.
 
Guard Your Time.
 
Know When To Quit.
 
About Running A Business.
 
Communicate Well.
 
Know When To Say No.
 
Set An Example.
 
Take Care Of Shareholders.
 
Hire Well, Manage Little.
 
Put A Premium On Experience.
 
Be Smart About Allocating Capital.
 
Be Brave.
 
Use Crossover Skills.
 
The Mighty Machine Called Berkshire Hathaway.
 
ALSO:
 
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting.
 
Goodbye To A Good Idea.
 
The Salomon Scandal.
 
Berkshire Hathaway Online.
 
About Investing.
 
Have A Philosophy.
 
Recognize The Enemy: Inflation.
 
Experience Epiphany.
 
Never Mind What The Professors Say.
 
Meet Mr. Market--Your Servant, Not Your Guide.
 
Ignore Mr. Market's Moods.
 
Listen For Opportunity's Call.
 
Know The Difference Between Price And Value.
 
Seek Intrinsic Value.
 
Expect To Be Out Of Step.
 
Earnings, Earnings, Earnings.
 
Look Forward, Not Back.
 
Avoid Risk.
 
Don't Gamble.
 
Watch For Unusual Circumstances.
 
Don't Be Surprised By Circumstances.
 
Avoid Excessive Debt.
 
Look For Screaming Bargains.
 
Arbitrage When Possible.
 
Be Patient.
 
Think For Yourself.
 
Have The Right Tools.
 
Be Wary Of Wall Street.
 
Only Buy Securities That You Understand.
 
An Old Dog Prowls New Markets.
 
PetroChina.
 
An Expanding Circle Of Competence.
 
Buy Reading Glasses.
 
Become An Investigative Reporter.
 
Keep It Simple.
 
Think Big.
 
Know What You're Looking For.
 
Don't Sweat The Math.
 
Admire Frugality.
 
Set Realistic Goals.
 
Face Facts.
 
Expect Change.
 
Be Capable Of Change.

Product details

• Authors: Janet Lowe, Janet C. Lowe
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.09.2007
• EAN: 9780470152621
• ISBN: 978-0-470-15262-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 187 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Money, bank, stock market; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Investment-Geschäft, Buffett, Warren, Zitatensammlung, Finance & Investments, Finanz- u. Anlagewesen, Investments & Securities, Wirtschaft / Sonstiges