Comments on: Warren Buffett, Bill and Melinda Gates, and the Future http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/ A Future Look at Today Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:38:37 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Pamela - Reprogramming how we think and feel with EFT http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-42373 Pamela - Reprogramming how we think and feel with EFT Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:38:02 +0000 http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/#comment-42373 David, I stumbled across this web page when searching for wealthy people to admire. The search was because I just realized that I tend to focus on the negative aspects of wealthy people. While it can be easy to focus on the terrible things wealthy people are doing or the wonderful things they could be doing but aren't, it is great to point out the things they do that are admirable. Just as you said, "It is the responsibility of all of us to be crew." And as crew we seem to work better when we notice and celebrate each others' strengths and good achievements. David,

I stumbled across this web page when searching for wealthy people to admire.

The search was because I just realized that I tend to focus on the negative aspects of wealthy people.

While it can be easy to focus on the terrible things wealthy people are doing or the wonderful things they could be doing but aren’t, it is great to point out the things they do that are admirable.

Just as you said, “It is the responsibility of all of us to be crew.” And as crew we seem to work better when we notice and celebrate each others’ strengths and good achievements.

]]> By: Mando http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Mando Wed, 05 Jul 2006 03:57:29 +0000 http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/#comment-154 "If even a small fraction of them follow the lead of Buffett, charitable giving will soar." - I wonder what % of business moguls (billionaires and millionaires) give generously of their wealth. There should be a website dedicated to any/all millionaires (including actors and athletes) whose net worth and charitable giving are known...what % goes to charity? I don't think that it is intrusive. Giving is an obligation, and it should come with the territory of fame & wealth. Thankfully, Gates and Buffett realized this, and are excellent role models in this regard. “If even a small fraction of them follow the lead of Buffett, charitable giving will soar.” – I wonder what % of business moguls (billionaires and millionaires) give generously of their wealth. There should be a website dedicated to any/all millionaires (including actors and athletes) whose net worth and charitable giving are known…what % goes to charity? I don’t think that it is intrusive. Giving is an obligation, and it should come with the territory of fame & wealth. Thankfully, Gates and Buffett realized this, and are excellent role models in this regard.

]]> By: What’s up with this guy and girl? » Blog Archive » Charitable Giving http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-153 What’s up with this guy and girl? » Blog Archive » Charitable Giving Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:14:59 +0000 http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/#comment-153 [...] Future Shift has some great quotes from Warren Buffet on the topic. One of the most poignant - Warren Buffet is a leader among the wealthy, if he is donating large sums maybe others will too. In our market economy we can look to the government or private charities to accomplish large, complex, expensive, probably-not-profitable projects - who can accomplish them better more efficiently? [...] [...] Future Shift has some great quotes from Warren Buffet on the topic. One of the most poignant – Warren Buffet is a leader among the wealthy, if he is donating large sums maybe others will too. In our market economy we can look to the government or private charities to accomplish large, complex, expensive, probably-not-profitable projects – who can accomplish them better more efficiently? [...]

]]> By: Victoria http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Victoria Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:25:07 +0000 http://www.evolutionshift.com/blog/2006/06/28/warren-buffett-bill-and-melinda-gates-and-the-future/#comment-152 Mr. Buffett and The Gates, intentions and actions personifiy the beginning of the end of what has been dubbed "donor fatigue". Let us hope many follow their example, as the world would definitely be a better place, now and in the future. Mr. Buffett and The Gates, intentions and actions personifiy the beginning of the end of what has been dubbed “donor fatigue”. Let us hope many follow their example, as the world would definitely be a better place, now and in the future.

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