article_snippet: The secret to Ronald Read's financial success was that a well as being a shrewd stock picker, his also displayed remarkable frugality and patience with his shares.
article_snippet: The secret to Ronald Read's success was that a well as being a good stock picker, his displayed remarkable frugality and patience with stocks including Procter & Gamble .
article_snippet: One of the keys for Ronald Read's success was that his was prepared to stick with his picks for long periods of time.
highlights_snippet: Read had a hidden talent for picking successful stocks .
  
highlights_snippet: The secret to Read's success was that as well as being a good picker, Ronald Read who died last June age 92 also displayed remarkable frugality and patience .
  