This editorial was first published in InCompany by Attire Club, Spring 2019. Billionaire Warren Buffett is known not just for his investing skills, but also for being an optimist and someone who has a rather positive outlook on things. It's likely that his mentality, to build rather than to conquer is part of what has made him one of the richest people in the world.
When listening to Mr. Buffett speak, one is sure to be mesmerized by his attitude towards events and people. He is a humble man who sees deep into people and understands their potential, he does not discredit things based on the current outlook - he sees everything as a flowing experience.
"Be determined to succeed" is a motto that can be attributed to Mr. Buffett, as he is someone who knows that pushing through is just as important as having a distanced look over things.
"Be the person you admire" is an essential tip the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway gives the world. In a talk he once gave, he told his audience to make a list of the qualities they admire in their friends and to then realize that they themselves can have those qualities. It's a fabulous exercise.
This is a fascinating lesson about the alchemy that can be applied to the human spirit: if you "know thyself" and others, you can model your outlook and perspective over things in the direction you want in order to achieve the things you want. Surely, this is not all it takes, but it is half. In the end, according to Mr. Buffett, it's kindness, honesty and other qualities of this type that make people successful. The trick is to work on them early; don't wait to get old or rich to be a person others will want to work with and be around. In the end, your habits form your character and your character defines your destiny and who you are.
"Don't sleepwalk through life" is a great piece of advice from Mr. Buffet - think of what you want to do and do it.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
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