Ever heard of a rich man not living in a palatial bungalow, not having his driveway lined with a fleet of cars, not using a large chunk of his wealth for himself???? Well, if you deem that impossible, you are everything but right.
It's not just his 60 billion dollar empire that makes him the world’s richest man. There's something more to this charming and dynamic personality. Here's an insight into the life of Warren Buffett.
-He bought his first share at the age of 11 (he says that was too late!) and with the little savings he collected as a newspaper boy, bought a small farm.
- He encourages people to invest early in life, even with the little that they live on.
- He lives in the same 3-bedroom house that he bought 50 years ago. It neither has a fence nor security personnel.
- He drives his own car everywhere.
- In spite of owning the world's largest private jet company, he does not travel in one himself!
- He does not carry a cell phone, has no computer on his desk.
- Rather than spending an evening socializing with the high society, he reclines on his sofa with a bowl of popcorn and watches television.
- His policy is to have only what one really needs, to be economical; not to show off but to be natural and enjoy your work.
He says- The happiest people do not necessarily have the best of all. They simply appreciate what they find on their way.
Just imagine how different the world would be with more such people. Warren Buffett is not the kind of person to emphasize his modesty. He is an example of how one can lead a life of simplicity and still be on top of the world. Wealth does not lie in having a fleet of cars or in moving with the high society. It's all about upholding one's own values and leaving an impact on the lives of all those around us that makes life worthwhile.
Source: PowerPoint Presentation based on the life of Warren Buffett
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