Guy Spier, an investor who runs the Aquamarine Fund, talks about his transformative lunch with Warren Buffett, whom he regards as his mentor. He recounts his nervousness and awe in the billionaire's presence, realizing that Buffett's focus was not solely on investing but also on enjoying life. Through this experience, Spier learned valuable lessons on humility and the significance of empathy, noting Buffett's ability to connect with others' concerns. Spier authored a book discussing his investment journey, influenced by Buffett's value investing philosophy.
I was so nervous: I was afraid he wouldn't like me. I'd not been in a room with a guy who was a billionaire approximately 70 times over.
It was around dessert when I realized that this guy was not trying to be the best investor of his generation. This guy was trying to live his happiest life.
I think he has a pretty big ego himself. But smart people who have a big ego... have ways of mastering that and, in part, they mask it.
He was extraordinarily good at bringing attention to what our concerns were. The power of empathy in that moment was striking.
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