How Warren Buffett became the world’s richest investor
‘Becoming Warren Buffett’ explains how the billionaire’s idiosyncrasies shaped him for success
Known as the “Oracle of Omaha”, Warren Buffett has followed an approach that hasn’t made him very popular among his fellow billionaires: he gave away more than 99% of his wealth to charity. So far, he has already donated more than $25bn with plans to increase that to more than $100bn. But how did an odd boy growing up in the corn-and-cattle country of Omaha, Nebraska, become one of the richest men in the world? The answer is surprisingly simple, as you’ll see in the HBO documentary Becoming Warren Buffett. Watch it now » The documentary goes into detail about the type of person Buffett is and how the characteristics he developed as a child shaped him for success. You’ll also get a unique insight into Buffett as a husband and father, directly from his immediate family. Young Buffett Buffett was highly competitive and inquisitive as a child. Unlike many kids, he really enjoyed reading and working with numbers. The young Buffett’s idea of a good time would be to invite his friends ar...
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