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Being the founder of a multinational conglomerate holding company meant that, at some point, Buffett had to address a crowd. During an interview with Levo League, Buffett revealed, "You’ve got to be able to communicate in life, and it's enormously important," and added, "If you can't communicate and talk to other people and get across your ideas, you're giving up your potential."
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However, Buffett's fear was not overcome instantly, and the Dale Carnegie Course was not the first public speaking class he signed up for. Buffett admitted that he signed up for another class and dropped out before it started. He persevered and completed the Dale Carnegie course and, immediately after completion, taught an investment class at a college to practice what he learned.
During an interview with author Gillian Zoe Segal in 2015, Buffett explained, "[The class] certainly had the biggest impact in terms of my subsequent success," and elaborated, "A relatively modest improvement [in your communication skills] can make a major difference in your future earning power, as well as in many other aspects of your life."
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Another tip Buffett learned from the classes was to get excited about the topic, as positive energy can create confidence. Carnegie advised, "Even people with only mediocre speaking ability may make superb talks if they will speak about something that has deeply stirred them."
Buffett's enthusiasm for investing and finance shines through in his speeches, and combined with the Dale Carnegie Course, he became a successful investor who is now worth $133 billion.
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