In his November 10th final letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett, age 95, stated he would be going quiet, saying, “I was late in becoming old – its onset materially varies – but once it appears, it is not to be denied.” Buffett will officially retire at the end of 2025.
Looking beyond the obvious financial matters and succession, Ben McKimm unpacks 10 life lessons the “Oracle of Omaha” left behind in his final letter. Among them:
- The title of this post and the quote above.
- “Kindness is costless but also priceless.”
- “Don’t beat yourself up over past mistakes – learn at least a little from them and move on.”
Source: MANOFMANY, November 18, 2025. Link.
INSIGHTS: There is no denying Buffett’s influence. Given his success and age, we all need to consider his advice. His final letter offers four writing and communication lessons for anyone who wants to build trust, have influence and inspire others, writes Forbes’ Carmine Gallo. She says the letter is so good it should be taught at every business school and read by every leader, founder and entrepreneur <Link>.
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