Warren Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and he's donated more money than any other billionaire in history. A lot of people study him in hopes of becoming as wealthy as he is, but the things he teaches go far beyond money. In his official biography "The Snowball," Warren said, "The people you spend time with, your friends, your partner, even your coworkers, can shape your future. If they are kind, honest, and caring, you'll become more like them. But if they bring anger or sadness, that pain will follow you too. It's better to hang out with people better than you."
In 1998, Warren spoke to a group of students at the University of Florida Business School. He asked them a powerful question. He said, "If you could buy 10% of one classmate’s future success, who would you pick?" He told them they shouldn't pick the person with the best grades or the highest IQ. Instead, they should choose someone who is kind, honest, works hard every day, and has strong character.
Warren didn't move to Wall Street in New York City like most investors and traders. He chose to stay in Omaha, Nebraska because it was a quiet place where he could focus on what truly matters. He still lives in the same house he bought in 1958 for $31,500. Warren continues to drive his 2014 Cadillac XTS and even purchased it with hail damage to get a better price. Warren Buffett has promised to give away 99% of his wealth to charity. His life lessons teach all of us that real success isn't about how much money you make, the size of your house, or what you have. It's about staying humble and giving back.
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