Warren Buffett says he might be one of the 10 luckiest people on Earth
Legendary investor Warren Buffett reflects on his life, attributing his immense success and longevity to a combination of luck and early exposure to finance. He notes that his upbringing as the son of a stockbroker provided a significant advantage that he would not have had in other circumstances.
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Provides personal insight into the mindset of one of the world's most influential financial figures regarding wealth inequality and the role of privilege.
Warren Buffett says he's been extremely lucky in life. Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Warren Buffett says he may rank among the 10 luckiest people on the planet. Buffett said he's lucky to have lived so long, and that his investing skills are so richly rewarded. He said that if his father were a plumber, not a stockbroker, he would have had less of a head start. Warren Buffett got lucky — or at least that's what he says. The legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway chairman underlined just how fortunate he's been during a rare interview aired by CNBC on Wednesday. Buffett said that "out of eight billion people, I may be one of the 10 luckiest in the world." He's lucky to be alive and healthy at age 95, he said.
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