Warren Buffett : “If My CEO Has Gone To School…”
Warren Buffett, the leader of Berkshire Hathaway, recently shared his annual letter with shareholders. He talked about the company’s achievements and mistakes over the past 60 years. He also showed confidence in Greg Abel, his chosen successor, praising his ability to make smart investment decisions.
Buffett’s letters are more than just financial reports—they share valuable life and business lessons. This year, he stressed that success doesn’t require a top university degree. He also said mistakes should be fixed quickly and that one smart decision can change everything.
Buffett made it clear that a person’s education does not matter when choosing a CEO
“I never look at where a candidate has gone to school. Never!”
he wrote. He gave examples of successful people without elite degrees, like Pete Liegl, who built a thriving company, and Bill Gates, who left Harvard to create Microsoft.
Buffett praised the late founder, Pete Liegl in his news letter of Forest River, an MBA from Western Michigan University
During the next 19 years, Pete shot the lights out. No competitor came close to his performance,”
Buffett also mentioned Bill Gates a college dropout of Harvard’s who left everything to build Microsoft
“Look at my friend, Bill Gates, who decided that it was far more important to get underway in an exploding industry that would change the world than stick around for a parchment that he could hang on the wall,”
Buffett himself went to three universities but believes business talent is something people are born with. He admitted he has made mistakes but said the worst thing is waiting too long to correct them. He believes that even if mistakes happen, one great decision can still create a huge impact.
He shared key moments in Berkshire Hathaway’s success, like acquiring GEICO and working with Charlie Munger. He also highlighted the importance of a strong economy and a stable currency. He urged regulators to be wise and careful with financial policies.
In short, Buffett’s letter is full of wisdom and practical advice. He reminds us that success isn’t about a fancy degree, mistakes are part of learning, and one right move can change everything. As he wisely said,
“Mistakes fade away; winners can forever blossom.”
But big question is India ready for such mindset, where we spent 18 years or even more to just land a job of 20,000 ? Are we just making good employer not good leaders?
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