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Why is there not a single work of fiction or poetry in that list? Surely Mr. Buffett think you should read more than just business books.
by pdog 10y ago
Why is there not a single work of fiction or poetry in that list? Surely Mr. Buffett think you should read more than just business books.
- brownbat 10y agoMaybe he doesn't consider himself a qualified authority in areas outside his primary domain. Since he wouldn't ask a poet where to invest, maybe he feels it would take too much hubris to offer his advice on poetry. On the other hand if you want other CEOs describing their favorite books, often fiction they've enjoyed, valuewalk has some: http://www.valuewalk.com/2014/09/warren-buffett-favorite-books/ http://www.valuewalk.com/2014/09/warren-buffett-favorite-boo... e.g.: Oprah - To Kill a Mockingbird Zuckerberg - Aeneid Bezos - Remains of the Day Tillerson - Atlas Shrugged