Warren Buffett left the audience speechless with an inspiring speech about the importance of taking risks, customer service, and education. He told the stories of two women who each sold their businesses to Berkshire Hathaway for millions of dollars. Buffett’s advice for life is to surround yourself with people who are better than you are, learn from them, and don’t forget the importance of customer service.
- (00:00:00) Warren Buffett left the audience speechless with his inspiring words. One of the most inspiring speeches ever, Buffett tells the stories of two women who each sold their businesses to Berkshire Hathaway for millions of dollars. Both women started with very little and worked hard to build successful businesses. Buffett reminds managers that it is important to plan for retirement, but also to keep an open mind and not be afraid to take risks.
- (00:05:00) At the age of 35, Jack Taylor started his own car rental business, which soon became one of the largest in the United States. Taylor’s story teaches us the importance of persevering and delighting customers, even when the first attempt doesn’t go as planned.
- (00:10:00) Warren Buffett’s advice for life is to surround yourself with people who are better than you are, learn from them, and don’t forget the importance of customer service. He also emphasized the importance of education and said that it takes a long time to learn these things.
- (00:15:00) Warren Buffett delivered an inspiring speech to a graduating class of Nebraska Furniture Mart employees, noting that their work is admirable and that the best is yet to come.