“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)
" 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" 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" 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" I found this book to be a simple read with some good points about life and people. "
— Melissa, 1/12/2014" Good message, moderate way to tell it. "
— Zeynep, 1/6/2014" 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" 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" 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" I could barely get through the first few chapters. Trite stuff. I expected much more. "
— Andrea, 11/13/2013" 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" 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, 9/4/2013Peter 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.