Warren Buffett says living in America, his “lucky genes” and the power of compound interest shaped his success. Here’s what ...

Warren Buffett says that simply being born in the U.S. played a significant role in his success. Warren Buffett often downplays the idea that his wealth is the product of extraordinary genius alone.

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Buffett attributes his wealth to opportunity, privilege and long-term compounding. Growing up in the U.S. gave him access to a successful market system and economic mobility. He describes being born ...