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I have attended Warren Buffett’s annual meetings in Omaha for ten years and this has been a true masterclass in decision making and life mastery. Buffett’s wisdom, delivered with local charm each year at what is known as the Woodstock of Capitalism, has profoundly impacted my approach to business and personal growth. As I prepare to attend my 11th shareholder meetings which kicks off on May 2nd, I share five key takeaways that resonated most:
FIRST LESSON: FOCUS ON YOUR CIRCLE OF COMPETENCE
Buffett reminds us that true success doesn’t come from embracing the latest trend or investing in areas we don’t understand. Instead, we should focus on our “circle of competence,” that unique set of knowledge, experiences, and skills that make us valuable and potentially unbeatable. This is where our true potential lies: identifying concrete opportunities within our field of expertise and creating value through what we do best.
For example, during a 2017 meeting, Buffett used baseball to explain this concept. He said investors should stay within their “strike zone,” the pitches they can hit with high level of certainty, rather than swinging for the fences at every chance they have. This resonated with me as I was…
