Personality Analysis

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Warren Buffett
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What is Personality?
Personality is the particular combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.
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Fundamental characteristics of personality

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Consistency - There is generally a recognizable order and regularity to behaviors. Essentially, people act in the same ways or similar ways in a variety of situations.

Psychological and physiological Personality is a psychological construct, but research suggests that it is also influenced by biological 9/29/12 processes and needs.

Impact behaviors and actions Personality does not just influence how we move and respond in our environment; it also causes us to act in certain ways. Multiple expressions - Personality is displayed in more than just behavior. It can also be seen in out thoughts, feelings, close relationships and other social interactions.

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Determinants of personality
Biological Factors n Cultural Factors n Social Factors n Situational Factors
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Warren Buffett
Born: August 30, 1930 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S n Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1947 n Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 9/29/12 n Years active: 1951
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More about Warren Buffett

American business magnate, shareholder, and philanthropist. n Widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as legendary investor. n Consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people (by Forbes). n Also known as the Wizard of Omaha. n Listed among Time's 100 Most 9/29/12
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Career
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Warren Buffett was employed from 195154 at Buffett -Falk & Co., Omaha as an investment salesman. From 19541956 at Graham-Newman Corp., New York as a securities analyst. From 19561969 at Buffett Partnership, Ltd., Omaha as a general partner and from 1970 Present at Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Omaha as its Chairman, 9/29/12 CEO.

Personality Traits
Self empowered leader, loyal & goal setter n Independent Thinker n Self-Confident n Excellent observer and listener n Good common-sense n Self Motivated n Passionate about investing n Curious n Skilled Communicator n Disciplined 9/29/12
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Philanthropy
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Buffett is also a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 99% of his fortune to philanthropic causes, primarily via the Gates Foundation. In 2006, he auctioned his 2001 Lincoln Town Car on eBay to raise money for Girls, Inc. In 2007, he auctioned a luncheon with himself that raised a final bid of $650,100 for a charity. He pledged about the equivalent of 10 9/29/12 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares

Quotes
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Someones sitting in the shade today because, someone planted a tree long time ago. Wall Street is the only place where people ride in Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway.

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Conclusion
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Complete understanding of the industry

Value investing (based on

fundamental analysis)

Longetivity (in established businesses,

for long-term)

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Thank You
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