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“The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.”
— Warren Buffett,
In this episode of The Business Book Club, we explore The Snowball by Alice Schroeder, the definitive biography of one of the world’s most successful investors — Warren Buffett. This remarkable book goes beyond the numbers to reveal the man behind the money, tracing Buffett’s life from a curious young boy in Omaha to the legendary “Oracle of Omaha” and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.
Through exclusive access and years of interviews, Schroeder paints an intimate portrait of Buffett’s values, philosophy, and unrelenting commitment to long-term thinking. We discuss how his disciplined approach to investing, focus on integrity, and ability to learn from mistakes made him one of the greatest business minds of all time.
In this episode, we unpack the lessons from Buffett’s journey — from the importance of patience and compounding to the role of humility, relationships, and purpose in building lasting success. The Snowball is not just a story about wealth; it’s about character, curiosity, and the power of consistency over a lifetime.
Episode 65 - The Snowball
By Alice Schroeder
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About the Author
Alice Schroeder is an American author, former Wall Street analyst, and financial journalist best known for her acclaimed biography of Warren Buffett, The Snowball. Before becoming a writer, Schroeder worked as a managing director at Morgan Stanley, where she was recognised as one of the top analysts in insurance and financial services. Her deep understanding of finance, combined with her journalistic rigour, made her uniquely qualified to tell Buffett’s story in full.
Chosen personally by Buffett to write his authorised biography, Schroeder spent years interviewing him, his family, and his colleagues to create an unparalleled insight into his life, business philosophy, and personal code. Since the book’s publication, she has become a respected voice on investing, ethics, and leadership — helping readers understand not just how Buffett made his fortune, but how he built a life defined by purpose and principle.
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“A masterful biography that reveals the human side of a financial legend — The Snowball is as much about life and values as it is about investing.”
— The New York Times
