Looking back, Buffett shared the importance of getting on with the five bosses he served under in those early years—and he advises young professionals to find the same, since it can have an enormous ripple effect on the rest of their career and progression.
“If you find people that are wonderful to work with, that’s the place to go,” Buffett continued. “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.”
Buffett has lived out an enviable career. Thanks to his odd jobs early in life and appreciation for entrepreneurship, he rose to millionaire status at the age of 32 (equal to around $10 million in riches today). And for the next six decades, he continued to triumph in business, becoming the world’s richest person in 2008, and scaling his fortune to an eye-watering $150 billion.
For Gen Zers wanting to hit millionaire status or lead a successful career, Buffett laid out a simple plan of action. The self-made entrepreneur emphasized the importance of pinpointing what skills they’re actually good at, and going all in—even if slipups happen along the way. Having a strong support system will help professionals reach their biggest potential.
Buffett’s advice may seem easier said than done—and the career woes that come with brutal job markets and economic downturns aren’t lost on the businessman. But he still thinks the best path for Gen Z is finding jobs (and bosses) they love, for a sustainable career.
