"Greatness does not come about through accumulating great amounts of money, great amounts of publicity or great power in government. When you help someone in any of thousands of ways, you help the world. Kindness is costless but also priceless. Whether you are religious or not, it's hard to beat The Golden Rule as a guide to behavior."
"What often bothers very wealthy CEOs-they are human, after all-is that other CEOs are getting even richer. Envy and greed walk hand in hand. And what consultant ever recommended a serious cut in CEO compensation or board payments?"
"Decide what you would like your obituary to say and live the life to deserve it ... You will never be perfect, but you can always be better."
Veteran's Day is observed in the U.S. and gratitude is extended to military veterans. Warren Buffett reflects on leadership lessons including curbing envy, learning from mistakes, measuring success through impact, and caring for legacy. Buffett warns that leaders should aim to live lives that deserve their desired obituaries and encourages continuous self-improvement. The piece notes that SoftBank sold its Nvidia stake. Markets are mixed with U.S. futures down. The content emphasizes betting on America's long-term prospects and that stock prices can fall sharply but long-term confidence remains important.
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