The story of Mrs. B from Nebraska Furniture Market is a story known very well to every Buffett student and Berkshire shareholder.
Starting from scratch and becoming the greatest furniture mall of the Country is a perfect example of how big can be the generosity of an immigrant determined to establish herself in a new place perceived as home. The life of Mrs. B has a lot to say to every business mind. Especially the ones interested in achieving outstanding results in the business field, without wandering in a redwood of formulas eventually feeling lost realizing how impossible would be to confine hard work and talent to make money and running a buisiness in a formula. And rightly so. Thank Goodness on a personal note I’d say I’m glad it is so because the reality is easier.
Easier to understand doesn’t mean it is not difficult to apply everyday. The drive and the willingness to succeed have no substitute. Just like hard work and consistency. And Focus. Because “a short focus is not conducive to long profits”. Warren said.. Amen.