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Also, my dad has been on my case about my grades and so I told him that you agreed with him about the value of a broad education. I also told my dad about your $650,100 lunch with Warren Buffett, so he wants to know how much you'd pay to have lunch with him (before you bid, I’d advise making sure that he takes the bill).
Gabriel, I have not met your dad, but tell him that I'm happy to give at least $250 to the charity of his choice and to pick up the tab. But he has to come join me in Zurich!
Warmly, Guy
Gabriel, and when it comes to reading. My view is to read as much as possible of what is fun and interesting. The minute it does not grab my attention, I move on to something else. You might be immersed in investing and business right now, but my view is that it could change. Once you are sated, you might well move on to other topics...
Hi Guy, just wanted to thank you again for answering my question. You honestly have been a big reason for me continuing my schooling.
I also (FINALLY) got my hands on your book and couldn't put it down. You start out with a really great story, and then taught me a lot in the latter half of the book. I've added my review on Goodreads! Thank you for writing it. Enjoy the holidays!
@Gabriel very good question!
@Guy .. I want to become a hedge fund manager someday and I have been pondering about to study MBA or not...sometimes I felt it is only a hype . MBA is an industry which feeds on this hype. B-schools, Admission consultants, Loan companies, Exam preparation companies are surviving because of this hype. We can learn without paying so much. But this answer of yours has really cleared my thoughts and helped in focusing. Would really like you hear your views about this MBA hype. Whether it is real or not?
thanks Guy
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Also, my dad has been on my case about my grades and so I told him that you agreed with him about the value of a broad education. I also told my dad about your $650,100 lunch with Warren Buffett, so he wants to know how much you'd pay to have lunch with him (before you bid, I’d advise making sure that he takes the bill).
Gabriel, I have not met your dad, but tell him that I'm happy to give at least $250 to the charity of his choice and to pick up the tab. But he has to come join me in Zurich!Warmly, Guy
Gabriel, and when it comes to reading. My view is to read as much as possible of what is fun and interesting. The minute it does not grab my attention, I move on to something else. You might be immersed in investing and business right now, but my view is that it could change. Once you are sated, you might well move on to other topics...
Hi Guy, just wanted to thank you again for answering my question. You honestly have been a big reason for me continuing my schooling. I also (FINALLY) got my hands on your book and couldn't put it down. You start out with a really great story, and then taught me a lot in the latter half of the book. I've added my review on Goodreads! Thank you for writing it. Enjoy the holidays!
@Gabriel very good question!@Guy .. I want to become a hedge fund manager someday and I have been pondering about to study MBA or not...sometimes I felt it is only a hype . MBA is an industry which feeds on this hype. B-schools, Admission consultants, Loan companies, Exam preparation companies are surviving because of this hype. We can learn without paying so much. But this answer of yours has really cleared my thoughts and helped in focusing. Would really like you hear your views about this MBA hype. Whether it is real or not?
thanks Guy
Your response is one that I did not fully expect, which is, simply, the best type of answer to a question!
I have been struggling recently with interest in my undergraduate (mostly business) courses when there are all these fascinating things happening in the world, and successful men and women to learn about and most importantly, to learn from. I have considered dropping out in order to immerse myself in what you call the Buffett/Berkshire/Munger education. Those lessons are the most fascinating I’ve ever encountered.
I ask about graduate business school because I have spent many hours pondering the value of a post-secondary education, and stumbled upon your GoodReads account. You enjoy a very well-rounded reading regimen, from what I can see. I do not know if I will one day enjoy reading about anything much besides investing and business, or at least at the level you seem to!
As for an education as uncertain and low risk, I think that is a healthy way to look at it, and I appreciate you telling me that. I am quite jealous that you have put yourself through both types of education, and will surely for myself at least consider a similar path that is not as narrow-minded as I’ve been leading.
By the way, I plan on catching up to you on the reading, so you better look out! I wish there were a GoodReads for annual reports rather than books so I could see what you’ve really been looking at!!!
Best,
Gabriel Pinkus
Avid Reader, Aspiring Value Investor