Synopsis
For decades, thousands of people have gathered in Omaha, Nebraska for the Berkshire Hathaway AGM, and quizzed Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on everything from the psychology of successful investors to the future of Coca-Cola and Apple. But unless you attended, for many
years you only had access to what people could remember and report back from the meetings.
In 2018, Berkshire released the archives of the annual meetings going back to 1994. Alex Morris—an equities analyst and financial writer—watched hundreds of hours of video from these annual meetings (as well as the six AGMs held since 2018), covering more than 1,700 questions asked by Berkshire Hathaway shareholders over the past 31 years. He then gathered, organized and edited the most interesting material into a comprehensive and accessible form. Buffett and Munger Unscripted is the result.
From the art of intelligent capital allocation to the best ways to judge and compensate management, from understanding the nature of markets to embracing the power of long-term time horizons, this is a book with compelling insights on every page. In addition to collecting many famous quotes in their original context, it is a deep treasure trove of profound insights on all aspects of investing and business.
Discover the importance of avoiding difficult decisions, the first question you should ask on a potential new investment, how to recover from unsuccessful investments, the importance of finding the right owners to partner with, Buffett and Munger’s book recommendations—and much more.
The perfect companion to The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America and Poor Charlie’s Almanack, Buffett and Munger Unscripted belongs on the bookshelf of everyone interested in the keys to long-term success in business and investing.
Details
21 January 2025
9781804091418Reviews
Alex has curated the best of three decades of Berkshire annual meetings into one readable volume. With a logical layout and informative selection complete with timestamps, shareholders new and old will find this an indispensable addition to their bookshelves.Adam J. Mead, Author of The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway, CEO / Chief Investment Officer of Mead Capital Management, and Founder of Watchlist Investing.
Warren Buffett looks for three things in a manager: integrity, intelligence, and energy. Alex embodies these characteristics, with integrity being his backbone (50% of the book’s net proceeds will be donated to GLIDE). Buffett and Munger couldn’t have asked for a better steward, analyst, and author to compile the invaluable wisdom in this book.Francisco Olivera, President of Arevilo Capital Management
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger graciously fielded thousands of questions over decades from shareholders at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings. The collective wisdom in their years of commentary is a monumental treasure. Alex has curated this brilliant selection of the best of Warren and Charlie perfectly arranged by topic. Buffett and Munger Unscripted is essential reading and a wonderful reference for anyone serious about business and investing.Christopher P. Bloomstran, President and Chief Investment Officer of Semper Augustus Investments
Buffett and Munger Unscripted curates the most insightful quotes from two icons. This book is packed with the "best of the best" from Munger and Buffett.Bill Brewster, Host of The Business Brew
