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"If a child has completed half of their college education and one day decides not to continue, would you agree? I believe most people would not agree because the majority think that education can change one's destiny. However, Warren Buffett agreed to let his two sons drop out of college—one attended for only a year, and the other entered Stanford University but did not finish. Is it because Buffett thinks education is not good? Certainly not! It is related to his philosophy of education.
Even though his two children did not complete their college education, his eldest son loves farming, and his younger son loves music. They have both achieved success in their respective fields and lead exceptionally happy lives. Therefore, today, I want to discuss the book ""Buffett's Advice to His Children."" As we all know, Buffett is a powerful stock trader, often referred to as the ""Oracle of Omaha."" So, what is the essence of this book?
The first advice: Choose the life you want for yourself.
Buffett believes that a person's abilities sometimes do not need a diploma to prove, and going to college is not the only path for everyone. Therefore, when his son dropped out of school with him, his son had a clear goal—to do what he loved, which was to start a farm. His younger son also proposed to drop out because he loved music and was willing to pursue it. Parents should respect their children's choices and not force them into anything. Parents are only guides, and the child is an individual. As long as the child is not in danger or has bad habits, we should let the child freely choose their own life instead of imposing our preferences on them.
The second advice: Parents cannot protect you forever.
Why are there so many ""mommy's boys"" nowadays? The answer is a lack of independence. Buffett cultivated his children's ability to take care of themselves from a young age. When a child can take care of themselves, they develop the ability to think independently. When faced with a problem, they will find a solution on their own instead of always relying on others, like turning to their mothers whenever a problem arises.
The third advice: Use your interests as the foundation for choosing a career.
Buffett strongly supports his children engaging in industries they are interested in. In fact, I have a friend who loves English and wants to do business using English. Therefore, she studied hard, excelled in class, and eventually got into a satisfactory university. Choosing a career based on interests, even if the work is tiring, you will feel it is worth it. How do you determine what you like? It's simple, just follow two steps: try more things and observe yourself during the trial. What makes you forget time, forget yourself, and become fascinated with what you're doing is what you like.
Warren Buffett is someone I admire; his character and positive attitude are things I want to learn. Although many principles were taught by my parents when I was young, it is not necessarily easy to implement them when faced with reality. Knowing is easy, doing is hard—this is the biggest challenge in life! Many things are not as difficult as imagined, but the difficulty lies in persevering." |
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Post time 24-11-2023 21:22:45