A fake account on Twitter is impersonating Warren Buffett, the 87-year-old American investor. The account has almost 300,000 likes on its debut tweet, which contained “advice for all the young people.”
Advice for the all the young people:
1 read and write more
2 stay healthy and fit
3 networking is about giving
4 practice public speaking
5 stay teachable
6 find a mentor
7 keep in touch with friends
8 you are not your job
9 know when to leave
10 don’t spend what you don’t have— Warren Buffet (@warrenbuffet99) August 25, 2018
The account has tricked journalists and politicians as well. BBC writes that the real Warren Buffett, CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, does indeed have a Twitter account, but it is rarely used. He has not tweeted in about two years. The fake inspirational account has some tell-tale signs of being fake: It does not have a blue tick, showing that it is verified, and not only does it have limited activity, but Buffett’s name is spelled wrong — it is missing a “t.” But that doesn’t mean people don’t love the inspiration its sharing.
The smartest people I know:
1 Don’t get easily offended
2 Read more than they talk
3 Enjoy intelligent discourse
4 Quickly admit when they’re wrong
5 Comfortable changing their opinion
6 Surround themselves w/ intelligence
7 Seek to understand every perspective on a topic— Warren Buffet (@warrenbuffet99) August 26, 2018
Distance yourself from:
Gossipers
Blamers
Complainers
Cynics
Ego
ArroganceSurround yourself with:
People you love
Happiness
Laughter
Optimism
Peace
Honesty— Warren Buffet (@warrenbuffet99) August 28, 2018
Lessons from children:
1 fall and get back up, try again
2 try new things
3 adopt a beginner’s mindset
4 laugh a lot
5 make new friends
6 be creative
7 have fun
8 ask more questions
9 share things
10 take short naps
11 be open minded
12 love learning constantly
13 have energy— Warren Buffet (@warrenbuffet99) August 28, 2018
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