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The
Warren Buffett Portfolio
This book looks at the mathematics, the psychology, and the
mental models necessary to build a successful portfolio. The
basic ideas: Pick no more than 10 to 15 companies with good
track records and high probabilities of future success; plan
to hang onto them for at least five years; and ignore predictions
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The Richest Man in Babylon
This easy read provides some timeless advice on acquiring money,
keeping money, and making money earn more money. |
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Six
Sigma, The Breakthrough Management Strategy Revolutionizing
The World's Top Corporations
At the heart of Six Sigma is the notion that quality saves money--lots
of money. The authors argue that for most companies
"the cost of quality is roughly 25 to 40 percent of sales
revenue ... at six sigma the cost of quality declines to less
than one percent of sales revenue." Six Sigma
is a compelling concept that many companies have tied their
futures to. |
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The
Millionaire Next Door
The Millionaire Next Door is an informative review of what it
takes to obtain and keep wealth. When it comes to financial
matters, the authors do a great job of separating myth from
reality. |
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The
World is Flat
An essential update on globalization, its successes and discontents. This book is required reading for the long-term, global investor.
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The World Is Curved
This book reveals how today's risky environment came to be—and why the mortgage mess is a symptom of potentially far more devastating trouble. The author wrestles with the two key questions: How bad could things really get in today's volatile economy? And what can we do about it?
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The Intelligent Investor
Essential reading for long-term investors who want to better understand and apply the discipline of value investing.
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