The Buffett Series: What Surprising Truths Have You Overlooked?

There is a classic probability puzzle known as the "Birthday Paradox". Warren Buffett once used this paradox to make a bet. This case is quite meaningful, as it serves as a reminder that: Probability is more counterintuitive than we imagine. There are many such examples in the stock market. Throughout his life, Buffett has shared numerous quotes and stories that serve as warnings to investors. Would you like more examples of counterintuitive investing principles or mental models? What other Buffett anecdotes do you know? What’s the best lesson Buffet ever teach to you?

avatarkhtan
05-01
Buffett Lunch is  for charity ,Trump is for profit that's the different. 
The choice between a meal with Donald Trump or Warren Buffett hinges on personal priorities and the type of insights one seeks: Donald Trump: A dinner with Trump could offer a unique perspective on branding, media strategy, and his approach to business and politics. His controversial but influential career could lead to intriguing discussions, particularly for those interested in understanding his methods and public persona. Warren Buffett: Dining with Buffett would likely be a masterclass in investment philosophy, financial markets, and long-term wealth-building strategies. Known for his humility and wisdom, Buffett’s guidance could provide practical, enduring value for anyone interested in finance or business. If reality weren't a factor and personal growth were the goal, many might lean
Buffett’s lunch offers timeless wisdom rooted in fundamentals—compounding, value, patience. Trump’s dinner? A high-stakes table where policy hints and market-moving rhetoric are on the menu. As a trader, I choose Trump: not for ideology, but for real-time signals that could tilt sectors overnight. Insight is gold—but timing is platinum.
🍽️🍽️🍽️ buffet lunch fr and triple plate it 🍽️🍽️🍽️
avatarAN88
05-01
Trump dinner
Dinner with trump will be interesting wanting to see how big his ego is
avatarECLC
05-01
Buffett Lunch is certain.
I would have dinner with the President if he was guaranteed to show, otherwise it is steak burgers and chips with Warren Buffett. The main question I would ask him is how he looks so good at 94 on a junk food diet.
In the past, I would choose to have a meal with buffett. but times have change, so have the markets. now, I would rather go for a meal with Donald Trump to get his insights. A single action or word from the current president would be enough to move markets. @Tiger_comments
in the end, I would choose to have a meal with buffett. but times have change, so have the markets. now, I would rather go for a meal with Donald Trump to get his insights. A single action or word from the current president would be enough to move markets. @Tiger_comments
avatarDiAngel
05-01
I would prefer a lunch with Warren Buffet as I know it will be a peaceful n fun one. As compared to Donald Trump, if he happens to be in andropause mode, I will have indigestible dinner. Who knows he might behave the way he treated zelensky on me. 😓🙄[Gosh] @MHh @Wayneqq
avatarAqa
04-30
Take note that the $TRUMP dinner invitation terms include a disclaimer that “President Trump may be unable to attend’. It may turns out to be a meeting among the top 220 buyers of the $TRuMP on 22 May 2025. This itself looks attractive to me because it is a good chance to meet 219 likeminded crypto investors. On the other hand, bringing 7 guests to lunch with Buffett at Smith & Wollensky steakhouse (costing <$100) in New York is a good charitable act, with millions of dollars donated to foundations supporting the homeless, the poor, and other vulnerable groups. Thanks @Tiger_comments @icycrystal
I will choose a lunch with Buffett not just for the lessons in compounding capital, but in compounding wisdom. It’s the kind of conversation that could shape not just your portfolio, but your worldview. • Timeless Financial Wisdom: You’ll hear directly from a man who turned $10,000 into over $100 billion through discipline, temperament, and deep analysis. • Investment Philosophy: From intrinsic value to margin of safety, he can walk you through concepts that separate speculators from successful investors. • Life Lessons: Buffett often emphasizes not just money, but how to choose mentors, build integrity, and compound good decisions over a lifetime. Unlike Trump, Buffett doesn’t trade in controversy, market manipulation or bluff. But what he offers is self-promotion, bankrupt Wisdom. Wo
avatarSG 88
04-30
I believe having lunch with buffett (if I have millions of dollars to spare [LOL]) would great win the odds in the game of investment world VS a dinner with Trump where today's news become yesterday's laughing matters. Base on "trust", I'll definitely give Mr Buffett a High Five [Duh] @JC888 @BillionaireN @MillionaireTiger @koolgal @Blinkfans

Trump Dinner vs. Buffett Lunch: Which Would You Choose?

Last week, Trump announced what he claimed to be the “world’s most exclusive invitation”: the top 220 buyers of the Trump Coin ($TRUMP) would be invited to a private dinner with the President on May 22.This brings to mind the annual Warren Buffett lunch that used to take place around this time each year.In 2022, an anonymous buyer paid $19 million for the final opportunity to have lunch with Buffett. The auction was started by Buffett’s late wife Susan in 2000 and was held annually, with proceeds totaling $50 million donated to foundations supporting the homeless, the poor, and other vulnerable groups.The winner of the auction could invite up to seven guests to dine with Buffett at Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in Manhattan, New York, and discuss investment-related topics. The menu usua
Trump Dinner vs. Buffett Lunch: Which Would You Choose?
avatarShyon
04-30
If I had to choose between dining with Warren Buffett or Donald Trump, I’d go with Buffett. While Trump’s dinner promises more flash—like the VIP reception and “Golden Palace” tour—I value substance over show. Buffett’s wisdom and long-term investment thinking offer far more meaningful takeaways, even without discussing his next big move. Trump’s event might appeal to those chasing exclusivity or crypto hype, but the disclaimer that he “may be unable to attend” makes it feel more like a marketing ploy. Replacing a missed dinner with an NFT doesn’t exactly build trust or credibility. Buffett has earned respect through decades of consistency and sound judgment. Even if much of his thinking is already in his letters, a personal conversation would still be more valuable than the unpredictable
right now I would like Trump dinner in Trump tower.  I would ask Trump about the tariffs deals, when he is tweeting nonsense and his crypto plan... this will certainly help me in my buy and sell orders [Happy]
Buffet can't drop the markets. Trump is more effective. Definitely Trump dinner. It's obvious.
avatarBarcode
04-28
$OFFICIAL TRUMP(TRUMP.USD.CC)$ 🚨🔥🐳 A Whale Just Tore Through the $TRUMP Dinner Party Like a Category 5 Hurricane 🐳🔥🚨 I’m watching this unfold in real time, and it’s wild!  Picture this, a crypto titan, a true leviathan of the digital deep, just sucked up 190,987 $TRUMP tokens, $2.83 million worth, straight out of Binance’s vaults, no hesitation, no apologies. This isn’t a dip in the pool, it’s a cannonball sending shockwaves through the market. The wallet behind this seismic move? “MeCo,” who’s now bulldozed their way into the VIP 2nd spot on the $TRUMP leaderboard, practically breathing down Justin Sun’s neck. Trust me, they didn’t come to sip tea and trade pleasantries, they’re here to dominate. Right now, MeCo holds a jaw-droppi