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For decades, Warren Buffett preached the gospel of meritocracy, mocking the idea of dynastic wealth. Then he handed the keys of his $900 billion empire to his son. The contradiction isn’t just hypocritical—it exposes the fragile, cult-like reality of Berkshire Hathaway’s true moat.
Zhang Xuefeng’s sudden death left his 11-year-old daughter with shares in a company that was never really a company—it was him. This isn’t a heartwarming inheritance story. It’s a brutal reminder that personal-brand-driven businesses are ticking time bombs unless the founder actively separates self from structure. The real tragedy? He could have cashed out and secured her future, but he sentimentalized the business instead.