What Warren Buffett would say about your stressful work environment

Most of us make decisions in an environment where it's almost impossible to behave rationally

Warren Buffett
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Looking at the history of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, it's easy to wonder how they consistently make good decisions. While they are both smarter than average, I think a portion of their success comes from their environment.

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Shane Parrish is a Canadian writer, blogger, and coffee lover living in Ottawa, Ontario. He is known for his blog, Farnam Street, which features writing on decision making, culture, and other subjects.