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Oct 22, 2026 20 min

This Simple Reading System Made Him $150 Billion | Warren Buffett

from Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential Hosted by Evan Carmichael

✎ Get free access to our vault of PDF summaries for every YouTube video here: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/the-vaultUploaded 13-11-25✎ Check out my NEWEST video: https://goo.gl/E0eE6m✎ To get more details on all the research and studies mentioned in this video check out the articles below:https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/oracleofomaha.asphttps://awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/05/warren-buffett-on-time-horizons/https://finmasters.com/warren-buffett-net-worth/https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/warren-buffett-made-a-bold-decision-payoff-was-enormous.htmlhttps://fs.blog/warren-buffett-the-best-book-on-investing-and-what-it-can-teach-you/https://www.inc.com/carmine-gallo/3-steps-to-overcome-stage-fright-that-worked-for-warren-buffett.htmlhttps://fs.blog/the-buffett-formula/https://jamesclear.com/read-morehttps://www.businessinsider.com/what-highly-successful-people-read-every-morning-2017-6https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/episodes/warren-buffetts-favorite-book-security-analysis/https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/warren-buffett-bill-gates-still-say-this-is-best-business-book-ever-written.htmlhttps://www.inc.com/phil-rosen/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-27-books-business-life-investing/91184642https://www.nu.edu/blog/reading-improves-memory-concentration-and-stress/✎ Warren Buffett’s journey started when he bought his first stock at just 11 years old, and that early mistake taught him the power of patience. In this video, I walk you through how young Warren learned to think long term by selling newspapers, running pinball machines, and building small businesses in Omaha. You’ll see how he developed his famous “forever” mindset, why he held companies like Coca-Cola for decades, and how compounding helped him build almost all of his wealth after age 50.✎ You’ll also learn about the setbacks that shaped him, including getting rejected by Harvard and finding the mentor who changed his life, Benjamin Graham. I share the story of Warren traveling to the GEICO office as a college kid, meeting Laurimmer Davidson, and getting a private masterclass because he simply showed up and asked. We also talk about how he overcame his fear of public speaking through Dale Carnegie training, and how that confidence helped him become a stronger leader, teacher, and partner to people like Charlie Munger and his wife Susie.✎ In the last part of the video, I dive into Warren Buffett’s 5-hour rule and why he spends most of his day reading newspapers, annual reports, and books like The Intelligent Investor, Security Analysis, and Business Adventures. You’ll see how his dedication to learning, simple lifestyle, and focus on integrity helped him build Berkshire Hathaway and give away most of his fortune to charity. His life shows that success comes from patience, discipline, and steady learning over time—and that anyone can apply those same principles to their own goals.★ BOOKS ★• Momentum: https://amzn.to/3kJZIAv • Build to Serve: https://amzn.to/3XZiCSg • Your One Word: https://amzn.to/3R9qVII • The Top 10 Rules for Success: https://amzn.to/3JcNZVe • 254 Confidence: https://amzn.to/3jdh9c2 ★ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU ★If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:• Warren Buffett: All Investing Strategies Explained in 15 Minutes! - https://youtu.be/WhTQL3uLsvk• 18 Minutes for the NEXT 18 Years of Your LIFE | Warren Buffett (Motivation) - https://youtu.be/xXZpTWR6Gfw• Warren Buffett's Top 10 Rules for Success - https://youtu.be/KEu0KqPyjN8⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create one by subbing and watching daily. http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Modelingthemastersツ CONNECT WITH ME ツLeave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too:• My Live Calendar: http://

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