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Buffett on Sex - Really!!

Hi Guys,

Yes, a few days ago I was surprised and delighted to learn that Warren Buffett has incorporated many references in his writings that pair investment and sex comparisons.

I always knew that Buffett is a multi-dimensional expert; a true renaissance man.

But I never suspected that he is also a dirty old-man (not to be taken too seriously). I was not aware of this inclination until I read the Motley Fool’s Morgan Housel. Housel has painstakingly researched past Buffett publications and has found numerous quotations with the investment-sex coupling.

Here is the Link to Housel’s article:

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/06/02/warren-buffett-on-sex.aspx

It’s fun stuff with a lot of embedded investment wisdom. Enjoy.

It’s interesting to note that this same article was first issued in 2009. Here is the Link to that original piece:

http://www.fool.com/investing/value/2009/07/13/warren-buffett-on-sex.aspx

Just like investment advice, there is a lot of recycling everywhere. I assume Housel was paid twice. That’s never happened to me.

Buffett is likely the most quoted financial wizard ever. That’s an earned accolade given his humor and his market wisdom. I was completely unfamiliar with the witticisms that Housel uncovered.

I was only familiar with his more conventional sayings like: “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful”.

My knowledge horizons have again been elevated by Morgan Housel’s stimulating, funny, and often off-center articles. I thank him for that, and I thank you for reading my post.

Best Regards.

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