There is one investment that Warren Buffett considers one of the most important of his life.<\/p>\n
And it doesn't involve stocks, real estate, or companies.<\/p>\n
It involves communication.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
But it wasn't always like this.<\/p>\n
When he was young, he was truly terrified of public speaking.<\/p>\n
During presentations, his voice would falter, his hands would sweat, and his thoughts would wander.<\/p>\n
Until he realized that if he didn't learn to communicate better, his career would be limited.<\/p>\n
And guess what he did? He enrolled in a Dale Carnegie course.<\/p>\n
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<\/em> It continues to be one of the best-selling books in the world.<\/p>\n Buffett always says that that course changed his life.<\/p>\n He learned to speak in public, gained confidence, and began to defend his ideas with much more clarity.<\/p>\n I really like this story because it debunks a myth.<\/p>\n Communication is not a gift. It's a skill that can be trained.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Breathing. Rhythm. Pauses. Intention. Clarity. All of this can be developed.<\/p>\n And perhaps the greatest return on that investment isn't speaking better.<\/p>\n Be heard better.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n