Over a decade ago, I had the good fortune to meet Warren Buffett when he became a major shareholder in H&R Block, the tax preparation company my father, Henry Bloch, co-founded in 1955.
Warren and my father have much in common. Both entrepreneurs were born before World War II in the Mid-West and came from middle class families. They are extremely down-to-earth and have loads of good common sense and honesty. Without a doubt, both enjoy “the process more than the proceeds” of business and investing.
Buffett's investment principles are “simple, old, and few.” Much like my father, most of Warren’s success is due to his personality, character and willingness to learn from and teach others. Of his many outstanding qualities, the role as teacher is the one Warren states for which he would most like to be remembered.
Recently I have made Warren my teacher and mentor by reading and re-reading his quotes until it has become a part of me. As the “Oracle of Omaha” said, “It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction.” As investors, we should all strive to drift toward Warren's direction.
There have been dozens of books published that have attempted to capture the philosophy and personality of Warren Buffett; but words cannot really describe this amazing man…except maybe his own words. Buffett does Buffett better than anyone. Since Warren has never written an autobiography, the quotes in this book are the most direct and unfiltered source we have.
After experiencing several bear markets over his lifetime, Warren has learned to stay the course and stick to his investing principles, when other investors were selling or rethinking their strategies. Therefore a proven discipline is an essential element in becoming a successful investor. This book has helped me become a more disciplined investor.
I am confident it will not only help you become more disciplined but also a more RATIONAL, OPTIMISTIC and LONG-TERM investor. The ultimate act of generosity is Warren Buffett sharing his genius with the individual investor!
My Warren Buffett Bible: A Short and Simple Guide to Rational Investing Description:
My Warren Buffett Bible was written with the knowledge and blessing of Warren Buffett by the son of the cofounder of H&R Block.
If the legendary Warren Buffett was willing to tell you the inside secrets that made him the world’s most successful investor, would you be interested? If you knew how simple, basic and powerful his wisdom is, you’d probably say “yes!” Beyond the financial benefits, the author shares a side of Buffett that is incredibly human, optimistic and loaded with musings that will enrich every aspect of your life.
Warren Buffett turned Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling small textile business into the fifth-largest public company in the world, valued at nearly $350 billion. The Oracle of Omaha is well known for his simple but invaluable principles regarding investing and finances. Robert Bloch, the son of the cofounder of the tax preparation company H&R Block, would like to share Buffett’s incredible knowledge and insight with you.
My Warren Buffett Bible contains nearly three hundred pearls of wisdom that Bloch has personally found to be indispensable to financial success. With the written blessing of Buffett himself, Bloch has selected the best of Buffett’s wisdom that will guide you to be a more disciplined and successful long-term investor.
