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Warren Buffett

07/21/21

@ Life Stories

I can't pick out the best person to run a business just by looking at a group of graduates, but I can gauge how they'll behave in various situations based on my experiences with them.

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Warren Buffett's Investment Strategy: How to Live and Invest like a Legend (Full Interview)

@ Life Stories

Warren Buffett's Investment Strategy: How to Live and Invest like a Legend (Full Interview)

07/21/21

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