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Mark Tobak's avatar

Great piece!

So let's apply Charlie's best thinking tool---inversion---and jump from reading to writing for Warren's wisdom on the benefits of writing for the writer:

"There is nothing like writing to force you to think and get your thoughts straight."---Warren E. Buffett

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Kingswell's avatar

Absolutely. I think that's my favorite part of writing.

And congrats on making it into the Berkshire 60th anniversary book with your article about Charlie! That was such an awesome surprise to open it up and see your work there!

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The Rational Walk's avatar

The capacity to read for several hours at a time without distractions is going to become even more of a superpower in the coming decades. Attention spans are short and getting shorter. Naturally, this should give those of us who can focus and read a major advantage. As usual, we should listen to Charlie. Through reading, Charlie can “advise” us at any time, and I often go back to “What would Charlie say or do” about a current situation.

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Kingswell's avatar

Yes, I definitely think it's one of those things that will only become more and more important in the future. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who asks "What would Charlie do?"!

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The Rational Walk's avatar

I’m glad Charlie is getting the credit he deserves. The 60th anniversary book really highlights Charlie’s key role.

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Kingswell's avatar

I really love the extra focus on Charlie in the book. Very well deserved!

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Marcelo Marini's avatar

Great! In my particular case, I would include handwriting.

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Kingswell's avatar

Thanks Marcelo! 🙏

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