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How to Age Well, Rich or Poor
Warren Buffett and I hereby share a few pearls of wisdom
I should say up front that Warren Buffett and I, though kind-hearted nonagenarians both, don’t share a whole lot else in common. But on a couple of key points, we are in total synch.
Renowned investor/philanthropist Buffett just told shareholders he would step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, asking the board to replace him with heir apparent Greg Abel. At 94, maybe he’s earned a rest. Well, he also earned it by earning shareholders whatever piece of the pie they got while Berkshire Hathaway stock was rising a cool 5+ million times over since he took the helm in 1965. (I think this is about right; I don’t share Buffett’s left brain.) In several of the videos reporting on his decision, a box of candy rested just within his reach. I couldn’t help but notice.
I already knew and loved a few things about Buffett, primarily his philanthropic commitments and his long-held and loudly proclaimed belief that billionaires and corporations should pay their fair share of taxes. (Imagine that!)
Additionally, we share some views about happiness: do what you love, hang out with people you enjoy, and keep your optimism. Been working pretty well for Warren and me all these years.
