Bill Gates' notes: Life is What You Make It

Peter Buffett recently published a terrific book, titled Life is What You Make It, where he writes about the values he absorbed growing up as the son of Warren Buffett. Contrary to what many people might assume, Peter won’t inherit great wealth from his father. Instead, he was encouraged by his parents to find his own path. In particular, Peter’s insights about the four core values he “absorbed” growing up in the Buffett home really resonated with me. They are:

- Trust in the belief that the world is fundamentally a good place and that all people, however, flawed, are—at the core—well-intentioned

- Tolerance for other people’s viewpoints and perspectives

- A passion for education—not in the traditional sense but as a way to approach life with curiosity and an openness to what others have to teach us

- A personal work ethic grounded in self-discovery and a commitment to finding something that you wake up every morning looking forward to