For the rest of his life, the greater the chaos, the calmer Rockefeller would become, particularly when others around him were either panicked or mad with greed. He would make much of his fortune during these market fluctuations-because he could see while others could not. This insight lives on today in Warren Buffet's famous adage to "be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful." Rockefeller, like all great investors, could resist impulse in favor of cold, hard common sense.
Throughout his life, John D. Rockefeller thrived amidst chaos, often remaining calm while those around him succumbed to panic or greed. His ability to maintain composure during market fluctuations enabled him to amass a significant fortune, highlighting a key characteristic of great investors: the capacity to see opportunities that others miss. This insight resonates in Warren Buffet's well-known saying about approaching greed and fear in the market.
Rockefeller exemplified the principle...
