Tap Dancing to Work

Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2013

Carol J. Loomis

Recommended By

Book Reviews

Book Synopsis

"Tap Dancing to Work" by Carol J. Loomis is a captivating collection of insightful essays about Warren Buffett and his investment philosophy. In this book, Loomis, a longtime friend and journalist for Fortune magazine, draws from her years of professional experience and personal interactions with Buffett to provide a unique perspective on his life and career.

The book starts by delving into the early years of Buffett's investment journey, discussing his passion for business and his unwavering commitment to ethical investing. Loomis explores how Buffett's principles of value investing, patience, and discipline have shaped his immense success in the stock market.

Loomis also sheds light on the close relationship between Buffett and his business partner, Charlie Munger, and the importance of their complementary skills. Through anecdotes and interviews, she illustrates their mutual respect and highlights the key role Munger has played in shaping Buffett's investment decisions.

Furthermore, Loomis delves into Buffett's philanthropic efforts, particularly his involvement with the Gates Foundation and his commitment to giving back. She reveals the deep-rooted values and sense of responsibility that have guided him in his philanthropic endeavors, making a strong case for his dedication to improving the world.

Throughout the book, Loomis includes excerpts from her interviews with Buffett, providing readers with direct insights into his thought process and decision-making. Her meticulous research and engaging storytelling ensure that readers can grasp the intricacies of his investment principles and gain valuable lessons applicable to their own financial journeys.

"Tap Dancing to Work" offers a comprehensive and concise overview of Warren Buffett's life, investment strategies, and philanthropy. Through Carol J. Loomis' clear writing style and deep understanding of Buffett's mindset, readers can tap into the wisdom of one of the world's most successful investors and apply it to their own lives.

Explore More Books

See All
Well
Toussaint Louverture
Diaspora
Six Easy Pieces
Kingpin
The Undoing Project
Wake Up to the Joy of You
Carry on, Jeeves
Kelly
Where Mountains Roar
Where Wizards Stay Up Late
Uncommon Measure
One Hundred Years of Solitude
The Right Call
Crossing the Chasm
Anthropic Bias
Intellectuals and Race
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
From Headless Chicken to Golden Goose
Talent
Forged in Crisis
The Viral Storm
Tent Life in Siberia
Lying
Essays and Lectures
The French Revolution and What Went Wrong
Diffusion of Innovations
Steve Jobs & The NeXT Big Thing
The Plant Paradox
The Kite Runner
The Origin of Wealth
How Nature Works
On The Move
Scale
Little Leaders
Fahrenheit 451
Burn
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover
The Dragons of Eden
Law, Legislation, and Liberty
The Closing of the American Mind
Fortune's Formula
How Will You Measure Your Life?
Shantaram
Architects of the Web
The Innovators Dilemma
The Great Revolt
Diaminds
Our Final Invention
Layered Money
The Marked Children
On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right When You're Not
The Fabric of Reality
Right Thing, Right Now
The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All
Mohammed and Charlemagne
The Ambiguities of Experience
Failing Forward
Total Freedom
The Hunger Games
Academically Adrift
American Exceptionalism
The Red Queen
Educated
Leadership the Outward Bound Way
Pandemic 1918
The Persian Expedition
Simple Rules
Empire
The Dog Stars
Dynasty
Competing in the Age of AI
More Heat Than Light
The Course of Love
A Mathematician's Lament
Waking Up
The Back of the Napkin
Glass
Masters of Doom
Success
The Coming Wave
Exponential Organizations
Pasture Perfect
The Robotics Primer
The Martians of Science
This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends
Rainbows End
Obsession
The Compleat Strategyst
All The Light We Cannot See
Guns, Germs, and Steel
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
The Passage of Power
Eating The Big Fish
Plants of the Gods
The Accidental Universe
Permaculture: A Designer's Manual
Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Ordinary Men