In "Tap Dancing to Work," acclaimed investor and business magnate Warren Buffett offers an intimate glimpse into his extraordinary life and investment philosophy. Through a collection of articles, interviews, and letters, he reveals the secrets behind his unmatched success and unorthodox approach to investing. With wit and wisdom, Buffett explores the intersection of finance and personal values, all while sharing anecdotes that humanize his legendary persona. This treasure trove of insights not only showcases his brilliant strategies but also encourages readers to embrace their passions and pursue lifelong learning. Discover how the “Oracle of Omaha” has danced through challenges and opportunities alike—an inspiring journey that invites you to reflect on your own path to success.
By Carol J. Loomis
Published: 2012
"That's how you learn. To be challenged and to be pushed."
Warren Buffett built Berkshire Hathaway into something remarkable— and Fortune journalist Carol Loomis had a front-row seat for it all. When Carol Loomis first mentioned a little-known Omaha hedge fund manager in a 1966 Fortune article, she didn’t dream that Warren Buffett would one day be considered the world’s greatest investor—nor that she and Buffett would quickly become close personal friends. As Buffett’s fortune and reputation grew over time, Loomis used her unique insight into Buffett’s thinking to chronicle his work for Fortune, writing and proposing scores of stories that tracked his many accomplishments—and also his occasional mistakes. Now Loomis has collected and updated the best Buffett articles Fortune published between 1966 and 2012, including thirteen cover stories and a dozen pieces authored by Buffett himself. Loomis has provided commentary about each major article that supplies context and her own informed point of view. Readers will gain fresh insights into Buffett’s investment strategies and his thinking on management, philanthropy, public policy, and even parenting. Some of the highlights include: The 1966 A. W. Jones story in which Fortune first mentioned Buffett. The first piece Buffett wrote for the magazine, 1977’s “How Inf lation Swindles the Equity Investor.” Andrew Tobias’s 1983 article “Letters from Chairman Buffett,” the first review of his Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letters. Buffett’s stunningly prescient 2003 piece about derivatives, “Avoiding a Mega-Catastrophe.” His unconventional thoughts on inheritance and philanthropy, including his intention to leave his kids “enough money so they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing.” Bill Gates’s 1996 article describing his early impressions of Buffett as they struck up their close friendship. Scores of Buffett books have been written, but none can claim this work’s combination of trust between two friends, the writer’s deep understanding of Buffett’s world, and a very long-term perspective.
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Tap Dancing to Work
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Carol J. Loomis is a distinguished American journalist and author, renowned for her influential work in financial journalism, particularly with Fortune magazine, where she spent over 60 years writing and editing. Born in 1929, Loomis has been a trailblazer for women in business reporting, earning recognition for her sharp insights and in-depth analysis of the corporate world. She is also known for her longstanding relationship with investing legend Warren Buffett, having penned several profiles and features that illuminate his investment strategies. Throughout her career, Loomis has received numerous accolades for her contributions to journalism, including induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Today, she continues to inspire aspiring journalists and writers with her commitment to excellence and integrity in reporting.
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