Buffett has said that one of the most important traits for investing is having the right temperament — and his introverted, cautious personality clearly works.
The Great Introverts and Extroverts of Our Time
Herewith, TIME's unscientific survey of loud (and quiet) giants — it takes both kinds to make history. Read the related TIME cover story, "The Upside of Being an Introvert," available to subscribers here.
Warren Buffett, Magnate
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