Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment Audiobook, by Peter Buffett Play Audiobook Sample

Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment Audiobook

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Read By: Peter Buffett Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780307735744

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

83

Longest Chapter Length:

05:06 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

38 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:54 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

“Peter Buffett has given us a wise and inspiring [audio]book…for every young person seeking to find his or her place in the world, and for every family hoping to give its daughters and sons the best possible start in life.”—Bill Clinton   You may think that with a last name like his, Buffett has enjoyed a life of endless privilege. But the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that the only real inheritance handed down from his parents was a philosophy: Forge your own path in life. It is a creed that has allowed him to follow his own passions, establish his own identity, and reap his own successes.             Today’s society, Buffett posits, has begun to replace a work ethic, relishing what you do, with a wealth ethic, honoring the payoff instead of the process. We confuse privilege with material accumulation. Yet, by focusing more on substance and less on reward, we can open doors of opportunity and strive toward a greater sense of fulfillment. In clear and concise terms, Buffett reveals a great truth: Life is random, neither fair nor unfair. Our journey in life rarely follows a straight line but is often met with false starts, crises, and blunders. How we push through and persevere in these challenging moments is where we begin to create the life of our dreams.     Personal and revealing, instructive and intuitive, Life Is What You Make It is about transcending your circumstances, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living your life to the fullest.

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"Done. Excellent book! I know a lot of people who need to read this and reexamine their lives, their values, and their expectations. Especially those sons and daughters of so and so and so.... Written by the son of Warren Buffet, I must say I was thoroughly impressed. Read it twice, with a highlighter pen on the second round. I know, I'm really nerdy like that! :p"

— Ibyang (4 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

Life Is What You Make It Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Probably because I agree with his priorities, but I loved this book. Parents can gain a lot of insight into teaching their children values. "

    — Pat, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sometimes long winded. But interesting insight into a mans life who hasn't let his family's fortune ruin his dreams. "

    — Jennifer, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This held my attention on a plane trip, but I found that we are mostly on the same page already. What is quite interesting is Peter Buffett's own experiences as the son of Warren and how his family has dealt with issues of wealth and privilege. They set an example worth emulating. "

    — Betsy, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found this book to be a simple read with some good points about life and people. "

    — Melissa, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good message, moderate way to tell it. "

    — Zeynep, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a common sense book about finding a career path that fits a person's interests and passions. What I found most interesting were the glimpses into the Buffets' household. "

    — Kitty, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The central theme, is passion! Finding your passion is crucial to living a successful life. I hope kids will understand this when they discover my book "13 Habits that made me Billions" "

    — Lucas, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great read that demystifies the perception of the Buffett family and provides a first-hand account of personal growth in an environment riddled with "inherit the family business" mentality. Thanks to Peter Buffett for sharing his incredible life journey with all of us. "

    — Anne, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I could barely get through the first few chapters. Trite stuff. I expected much more. "

    — Andrea, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Peter Buffet writes a moving, inspiring, and thought provoking book which challenges the reader to move out of one's comfort zone in order to live a happy, fulfilled, and meaningful life. This is a beautifully written, worthwhile read--full of wisdom. "

    — Cheryl, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was OK. I didn't love it, but I enjoyed the insight on privilege and entitlement. There were some parts that were inspirational, but overall, I felt this book was better suited for recent high school or college graduates. "

    — Linda, 9/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book about defining your own measure of success and not just choosing financial benchmarks. In addition, the perils of being privileged. "

    — Jason, 7/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this book is pretty good! At times it was a lot like other books of it's kind however it's always good to read stuff from another's perspective. "

    — Brandi, 5/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not what I thought it was going to be, but still enjoyed it! I like Peter Buffett's voice. "

    — Lisa, 4/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really good. quick read. Great to take along on vacation. Makes you feel like anything is attainable. "

    — Robyn, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " most of us fail the gut-check. "

    — Benny, 12/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " "What Color is your rainbow?" for the 21st century. "

    — Troy, 10/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lots of good common sense and advice. I enjoyed it and am glad I picked it up. Well written. "

    — Donna, 9/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I bought this on mainly based upon the author as it seemed interesting. Not a bad book, somewhat biographical and some good nuggets of wisdom. "

    — Robert, 8/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my absolute fave books because he talks about how coming from a certain background results in certain "expectations" on what one should have as a job, which I can totally relate. "

    — Veronica, 1/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am in some kind of reading mood! This was very good. Can't wait to pass it on. "

    — Carol, 9/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. I will probably read it again. At the very least we should be giving this book to both high school and university graduates. Quite frankly though, everyone should read it. Examine your life. I am better for reading this book. "

    — Tamera, 7/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Nothing too profound here, but a useful pause as we prepare to send two young women into the wider world. "

    — Bill, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " started reading, initially i find its good "

    — Suresh, 5/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This held my attention on a plane trip, but I found that we are mostly on the same page already. What is quite interesting is Peter Buffett's own experiences as the son of Warren and how his family has dealt with issues of wealth and privilege. They set an example worth emulating. "

    — Betsy, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not what I thought it was going to be, but still enjoyed it! I like Peter Buffett's voice. "

    — Lisa, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It started out well, and I liked the premise of the book too. But I didn't feel like I got much out of the book or what it promised to deliver. "

    — Raj, 2/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Probably because I agree with his priorities, but I loved this book. Parents can gain a lot of insight into teaching their children values. "

    — Pat, 12/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sometimes long winded. But interesting insight into a mans life who hasn't let his family's fortune ruin his dreams. "

    — Jennifer, 9/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very interesting, and in some cases, useful information. "

    — Carol, 8/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Lots of common sense in this very readable book. The Buffetts really knew how to raise children! I particularly enjoyed the chapter on mistakes...perhaps because I read it just after I had been notified of mistakes I made in a newsletter article. "

    — Rita, 8/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this book is pretty good! At times it was a lot like other books of it's kind however it's always good to read stuff from another's perspective. "

    — Brandi, 8/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Peter Buffet writes a moving, inspiring, and thought provoking book which challenges the reader to move out of one's comfort zone in order to live a happy, fulfilled, and meaningful life. This is a beautifully written, worthwhile read--full of wisdom. "

    — Cheryl, 6/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A pleasant surprise. As the author states, the book is quite personal, and in effect, much of it is the result of his "thinking out loud". I found his analyses and conclusions to be sound, insightful, and profound. "

    — Chazz, 6/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " There really isn't anything new or groundbreaking here - but it is VERY well written and put in ways that are very understandable. Great book that made me think a LOT about my life and desires. "

    — Aaron, 6/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am in some kind of reading mood! This was very good. Can't wait to pass it on. "

    — Carol, 5/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great read that demystifies the perception of the Buffett family and provides a first-hand account of personal growth in an environment riddled with "inherit the family business" mentality. Thanks to Peter Buffett for sharing his incredible life journey with all of us. "

    — Anne, 4/9/2010

About Peter Buffett

Peter Buffett is an Emmy Award–winning composer and producer and cochairman of the NoVo Foundation. He began his career in San Francisco writing music for commercials. Since then he has released albums on the Narada, Epic, and Hollywood labels, as well as six releases on his own label. His work includes the “Firedance” scene in the Oscar-winning film Dances with Wolves. He lives in New York City.