There is one investment that Warren Buffett considers one of the most important of his life.
And it doesn't involve stocks, real estate, or companies.
It involves communication.
For those who don't know, Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors in history, one of the richest men in the world, and a benchmark when it comes to making good decisions.
But it wasn't always like this.
When he was young, he was truly terrified of public speaking.
During presentations, his voice would falter, his hands would sweat, and his thoughts would wander.
Until he realized that if he didn't learn to communicate better, his career would be limited.
And guess what he did? He enrolled in a Dale Carnegie course.
Carnegie was an American writer and professor who revolutionized the teaching of communication and human relations. His book How to Win Friends and Influence People It continues to be one of the best-selling books in the world.
Buffett always says that that course changed his life.
He learned to speak in public, gained confidence, and began to defend his ideas with much more clarity.
I really like this story because it debunks a myth.
Communication is not a gift. It's a skill that can be trained.
I've been working with my voice for over 35 years, and I can say that almost everything people call talent is actually technique, preparation, and practice.
Breathing. Rhythm. Pauses. Intention. Clarity. All of this can be developed.
And perhaps the greatest return on that investment isn't speaking better.
Be heard better.