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Patience, Persistence, and Daily Actions Lead to Achieving Big Dreams
“Keep your eyes focused on your long-term goals. Even if you make a mistake, get back on track and keep moving.” — Esse Dagogo
The Story of Warren Buffett: A Lesson in Patience and Persistence
Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest people in the world, didn’t start making massive money until his 50s. In fact, 99.7% of his wealth came after he turned 52. That’s hard to believe, right? But it’s true.
At just 11 years old, Buffett bought his first stock. He filed his first tax return, delivered newspapers, and even owned multiple pinball machines in his teenage years. By the time he graduated, he had invested in a forty-acre farm.
Buffett was driven by long-term thinking. He kept working on his skills and growing his wealth step by step. When Forbes first published its list of the 400 richest Americans in 1982, Buffett had a net worth of $250 million. By 1989, he was worth $3.6 billion! As of 2018, his fortune had reached $86.6 billion.
Despite his immense wealth, Buffett still earns a modest salary of $100,000 at Berkshire Hathaway and lives frugally. His success was built slowly through smart investments and keeping his eye on long-term goals.
