How to Live Like Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is not only one of the richest people in the world; he lives his life forthright and honestly as a shining example for everyone to follow. Those who only see the money, miss the man, whose philanthropy should be as legendary as his investment acumen. To live like Warren Buffett is to live well no matter the size of the bank account.

Instructions

1. Do what you love. Warren Buffett loves investing and the money just happens to follow because he is very good at what he does. To live like Warren Buffett, you need to find a passion in your life, whether it is teaching, auto racing, computer programming or investing.

2. Eat simple meals. Most people think that one of the richest men in world would eat exotic meals prepared by the finest chefs on the planet. Not Warren Buffett--his favorite meal is a cheeseburger with a cherry coke. This is just further evidence of the straightforward life that Warren Buffett lives.

3. Reside in the first house you owned despite being one of the richest men in world. Warren Buffett still lives in the house he bought in 1958 long before he amassed his fortune. Warren Buffett could live in any house in the world, but he prefers to remain grounded in his past and live life as simply as possible.

4. Give back to your community. In 2006, Warren Buffett announced that he was giving away eighty-five percent of his holdings to charitable foundations. Philanthropy is a central theme to the way Warren Buffett lives his life.

5. Be a nice person. Warren Buffett often said "To live the best life you need to treat others well." Mr. Buffett's advice was to look around at people you like and determine why you like them. Then emulate those traits yourself, and it will be a life worth living.