The Happiest People

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Warren Buffett, the world's second richest man who has donated $31 billion to charity, was interviewed for one hour on CNBC. Here are some interesting points:

He lives in the same small 3-bedroom house in mid-town Omaha, that he bought after he got married 50 years ago. He says that he has everything he needs in that house. His house does not have a wall or a fence. He drives his own car everywhere, does not have a  chauffeur, does not have a private jet (though he owns the world's largest private jet company), and rather than socializing with high society, his pastime after he gets home is to make himself some popcorn and watch TV. Bill Gates, the world's richest man, met him for the first time 5 years ago. They scheduled a meeting for only half an hour. The meeting lasted for ten hours. After then, Bill Gates became a devotee of Warren Buffett, following his outlook on life.

His advice to young people:

Live your life as simple as you are. Money doesn't create man, but it is the man who created money. Don't do what others say, just listen to them, and do what you feel is good. After all, it's your life. Don't go on brand name; just wear what feels comfortable. Don't waste your money on unnecessary things; rather, spend your money on who really is in need. The happiest people do not necessarily have the best things. They simply appreciate the things they have.

Right you are, sir. Right you are.

"If the children don't grow up, our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up. We're just a million little gods causing rain storms, turning every good thing to rust... I guess we'll just have to adjust."