Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is a financial wizard and a sage in imparting life wisdom. His advice “Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut” resonates beyond investment circles, offering a universal lesson in making independent decisions. During Berkshire Hathaway’s 1994 annual meeting, Buffett conveyed this simple statement, encapsulating his philosophy of skeptical reliance on so-called experts or those with vested interests. He warned against blind trust in