Predictably Irrational

Investigating the Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions
Dan Ariely is a behavioral scientist at MIT and the author of Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions. See full bio

Comments on "Warren Buffett and his attempts at self-control"

Warren Buffett and his attempts at self-control

How an analytical thinking billionaire battles overeating. Read More

PIZZA

Geez the guy has made like a gazillion dollars - if he wants to eat a piece of pizza, the guy should be able to eat a piece of pizza. Buffet is so busy I would imagine he could drink soda all day and eat Cheezies all night and he still wouldn't gain any weight. His idea of a relaxing day is reading 12 newspapers and briskly walking from meeting to meeting. He probably sits on a squishee ball. Eat the pizza!

I don't think the idea was

I don't think the idea was Buffet living a life of deprivation. He took the steps because he wanted to stay healthy.

Great article. I think a lot of us want to believe the best are the best simply because it's some unbelievable gift.

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