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Wilking Warren Buffett: Find something you love.
To say that Warren Buffett has
a deep understanding of business — training himself with critical thinking exercises and a rigorous reading program — is a bit of an understatement.
The proof is
in the profits. His Berkshire Hathaway holding company has amassed a market cap
over $300 billion. His personal fortune is upwards of $68 billion.
So when he
starts doling out career advice, we listen.
In a series
on Fortune in which CEOs offer their best advice, the Sage of
Omaha counseled young women on how to advance their careers.
But we think
it applies to everybody.
"You do
the same thing a male will do," Buffett said. "You follow your
passions. You find something you love."
By doing
that, the logic goes, you'll bring more energy to your work than everybody
else.
"The
truth is, so few people really jump on their jobs, you really will stand out
more than you think," Buffett said. "You will get noticed if you
really go for it.”
In this way,
Buffett's advice parallels what comedian Steve Martin says to people who want
to break into show business: "Be so good
they can't ignore you."
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