Posted on 08/31/2024 7:24:10 AM PDT by aquila48
Warren Buffett, the seventh richest person on the planet, turns 94 years old today.
Hailed as one of the most successful investors of all time, Buffett made his first stock purchase at just 11 years old in Omaha, Nebraska, and now boasts a net worth of over $148 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Buffett's acclaim is well-deserved as the chair of Berkshire Hathaway, which just two days ago became the first non-tech U.S. company to join the $1 trillion club.
One might expect that someone leading such a massive conglomerate since 1970 would adhere to a healthy diet to maintain his vitality.
Surprisingly, many would consider Buffett’s eating habits quite the opposite.
“I eat like a six-year-old,” the CEO famously told Fortune in 2015, describing his love for “Utz” potato sticks and daily intake of five 12-ounce Coca Cola’s. “If I eat 2,700 calories a day, a quarter of that is Coca-Cola. I do it every day.”
In a 2017 HBO documentary , the billionaire revealed he stops at McDonald’s every day for a $3.17 breakfast made up of one of three items: two sausage patties, a sausage, egg and cheese, or a bacon, egg and cheese. Which he, of course, enjoys with a Coke.
For lunch, the business tycoon often stops by Dairy Queen for a chili-cheese dog and an ice cream sundae with cherry syrup and chopped nuts, and frequently snacks on See’s Candies. Buffett is also known for his excessive use of salt, so much so that former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf compared it to a “snowstorm.”
So, how does “The Oracle of Omaha,” now just six years shy of 100, stay sharp and manage a vast empire while (over)indulging in junk food? The answer may lie in his other daily habits.
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Unlike the early-rising CEOs, Buffett values his sleep. “I have no desire to get to work at four in the morning,” he said in a 2017 interview with PBS NewsHour. “I like to sleep,” he added. “So I will usually sleep eight hours a night.”
Good sleep can extend your life, as noted by a study at the American College of Cardiology conference. Stanford professor Andrew Huberman agrees, highlighting its role in stress relief, immune support, and emotional stability.
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Joy? Seems to be going around these days.
I’ll take genetics for a 1000, Alex.
“Joy” macht frei.
I invested in Berkshire Hathaway 20 years ago. It was a good decision. Counteracted of course by several bad ones.
Adrenochrome
he seems to be fond of young snatch, too, which I suppose is a might less devious than being fond of young boys.
Dr thunder, candy and laughter- I shud live to 115
I’ve always believed that there are three things that determine a long life. Genetics, how well you take care of yourself, and blind luck. Two out of the three things you can’t do anything about.
How long did his mother, father and grandparents live?
I’d be more joyful if I had his money ; )
BINGO!!!
I would have said he’s proof of “the good die young” but maybe that’s just me.
In my personal experience, what has helped me the most is daily physical activity. I had several health issues in my 50’s. At age 60, I joined a cheap private golf & country club in Washougal, WA (Orchard Hills CC) and gradually increased to 5 rounds of 18 every week. That amounted to walking 30 miles every week pushing my golf cart on a hilly course. All my health issues slowly disappeared! Rigorous daily exercise along with healthy nutrition is my key to good health at age 84. Still no aches and pains, and no prescriptions required!
“Joy”
Don’t forget “hope”...as in ..I hope I will be alive tomorrow.
Otherwise, genetics plays big role in longevity.
IOW luck of the draw.
I ve read that getting enough sleep jacks you metabolism as well.
I was just thinking that!
Castro, Buffet, Soros, Carter, the evil never seem to die.
I have friends and business associates who seem to get by on 5 hours sleep (or less) per night. They are mostly high-functioning and successful in multiple domains - one friend built a business from scratch, sold it for $25 million. Built his own house, helped his sons start businesses, volunteers with church organizations. He's a high-energy guy and as he's fine with 4 hours per night, I imagine he's successful also because he's got 4 more hours every day to "do stuff."
I'm not lazy either, but if I followed his sleep schedule, I would be dead within a year.
As many people have said (though Twain apparently was not one of them), golf is a good walk spoiled. Still, whatever works for you is good.
Nice area around Washougal. My oldest brother lives in Camas, and I used to go swimming along the Washougal River many years ago.
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