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Think, Act, and Invest Like Warren Buffett
Larry E. Swedroe
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Unlock Warren Buffett's investing genius without his billions. This bestseller, endorsed by Vanguard founder John Bogle, distills Buffett's wisdom into actionable strategies that transformed countless portfolios. Why do financial advisors consider this their secret weapon against market hysteria?

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Why We Worship the Oracle But Ignore His Wisdom

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Picture Warren Buffett standing before a crowd of thousands, telling them exactly how to build wealth. They listen intently, nod in agreement, applaud enthusiastically-then walk out and do the exact opposite. This isn't fiction; it's the strange reality of modern investing. The world's most successful investor consistently advocates for index funds, declaring that "the know-nothing investor can actually outperform most investment professionals." Yet somehow, this wisdom gets lost between admiration and action. We frame his quotes, study his annual letters, and celebrate his genius-while simultaneously paying high fees to active managers who underperform the very index funds Buffett champions. It's like asking a master chef for their secret recipe, receiving detailed instructions, then deciding to cook something entirely different. The question isn't whether Buffett's advice works-decades of evidence confirm it does. The real mystery is why we find it so difficult to follow.

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The Simple Truth That Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know

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The Evidence Against Chasing Performance

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Thinking Like Buffett in a World of Noise

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Building Your Personal Investment Constitution

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The Free Lunch: Diversification Done Right

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The Life You Reclaim

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