Howard Graham Buffett quotes

Each of us has about 40 chances to accomplish our goals in life. I learned this first through agriculture, because all farmers can expect to have about 40 growing seasons, giving them just 40 chances to improve on every harvest. (Howard Graham Buffett)
A lot of crops depend on labor, but they're done by farmers that don't communicate with one another. They're never in the same room together. View quote
Howard Graham Buffett
I've always loved being outdoors, getting my hands dirty. View quote
Howard Graham Buffett
The whole concept behind 'Forty Chances' is really a mindset: If everybody thought they had to put themselves out of business in 40 years, you had 40 chances to succeed in what your primary goals are, you would probably be more urgent and you would be forced to change quicker. View quote
Howard Graham Buffett
Africa is the most weathered continent in the world; 75 percent of its soil has been degraded. You don't just bring that back. I always like to say it's like putting an oxygen mask on a cadaver; it just isn't going to work. View quote
Howard Graham Buffett