Warren Buffett's personal relationships, particularly with his wife Susie, had a significant impact on his business strategies. His need to feel loved and to be with women who would never criticize him, stemming from his childhood experiences with his verbally abusive mother, likely influenced his approach to business. He was driven to succeed and accumulate wealth, possibly as a way to ensure he would always be loved and not criticized. This drive may have contributed to his thrifty and focused approach to business. However, his dedication to his work often came at the expense of his personal relationships, as evidenced by Susie's unfulfilled wish for him to spend more time at home.
When a group of economists came up with the Efficient Market Hypothesis, to explain how it was impos...
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