In simple Buffett-speak, the dividend on your public speaking investment will pay off for the rest of your career. He says it's "an asset that will last you 50 or 60 years. And it's a liability--if you don't like doing it or are uncomfortable doing it--that will also last you 50 or 60 years, and it's a necessary skill." This is one of several instances where Buffett has advised us to hone our communication skills as the key to success. Clearly, it has worked for Buffett, as his worth has increased to the tune of nearly $118 billion at last count.
