Give kids enough so that they could do anything, but not so much that they’d do nothing. — Warren Buffett

Give kids enough so that they could do anything, but not so much that they’d do nothing.

Author: Warren Buffett

Insight: The sweetest spot isn't abundance or scarcity—it's having just enough friction to make you hungry. Wealthy parents often miss this: kids who get everything handed over tend to stop reaching. The real inheritance isn't money, it's the itch to build something yourself.

Give kids enough so that they could do anything, but not so much that they’d do nothing.

Insight

The sweetest spot isn't abundance or scarcity—it's having just enough friction to make you hungry. Wealthy parents often miss this: kids who get everything handed over tend to stop reaching. The real inheritance isn't money, it's the itch to build something yourself.

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Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is an American investor, business tycoon, and philanthropist, widely considered one of the most successful investors in the world. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is known for his value investing approach and long-term perspective in building wealth.

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