8:30pm on May 24, 2025 ET
During the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2025, Warren Buffett shared timeliess advice to young people:
“Who you associate with is just enormously important. Don’t expect that you’ll make every decision right on that, but you are going to have your life progress in the general direction of the people that you work with, that you admire, that become your friends…You want to hang out with people that are better than you are and that you feel are better than you are because you’re going to go in the direction of the people you associate with.”
Requirements
– Answer the questions you choose
Questions List
- If you could choose your own life mentor, what would they be like?
In what aspects of life would you want this person to guide you? - In any book you’ve read, is there a character who changed the course of their life by choosing the right person to be around?
How did that relationship shape their destiny? - What does it mean to you for someone to be “better” than you?
Is it about better grades, stronger character, broader vision, etc.? - What challenges might come with surrounding yourself with people who are better than you in some way?
Are you willing to face those challenges? Why or why not? - If the future version of you were invited to give a speech to a group of teenagers on this topic, what would you say?
What advice would you give them about the kind of people they should surround themselves with?
Highlights/Important Information
Nine participants share their thoughts.
Additional Topic
Special Topic
— Top 5 Inventions Inspired by Nature
We look forward to being inspired by the depth of their thought!
Remarks
The club members showcased an impressive depth of thought. They not only hope that their life mentors are knowledgable, but also kind and approachable. In their eyes, an ideal mentor should have a positive mindset, along with the passion and ability to inspire others – offering emotional support, joy, and a boost in confidence.
What especialy surprised the audience was that they did not expect their mentos to be “perfect”. This reveals a mature and thoughtful understanding of what it means to be a role model. They recognize that a true role model is not someone without flaws, but someone who shines through their authenticity and imperfecttions – just like real life: beautiful and genuine.
