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I guess he's one of those people that have spent so much time working on their business that he won't really retire until he's passed away. Also, I suppose he
by saganus 6y ago
I guess he's one of those people that have spent so much time working on their business that he won't really retire until he's passed away.
Also, I suppose he has a whole team of people helping him make those kind of decisions, so perhaps this just reflects the company's strategy instead of a personal one? (as much as they can be treated separately, which they may not)
- derf_ 6y agoBuffett likes to tell the story of Rose Blumkin, who founded Nebraska Furniture Mart, and worked until she was 103. Once she retired, she was dead within a year. This is meant to serve as a warning to other Berkshire managers thinking of retiring.