One sunny spring day, Zippy the bunny hopped over to Steady the turtle’s house with a big smile on his face.
“Hey Steady!” he called. “Wanna play?”
Just then, Steady’s big brother came out with two cold colas in his hands.
“Here you go,” he said, handing them out. “You two look like you could use a refreshment!”
Zippy took a sip and grinned. “Ahh… this is the good life!”
Steady nodded. “Hey, big bro, who’s the richest investor ever?”
Big Brother chuckled. “That would be Warren Buffett. He’s one of the best investors in the world!”
Zippy blinked. “Was he always rich?”
Big Brother smiled. “Well, funny you ask… He actually started making money when he was just a kid!”
🕵️♂️ Curious, Zippy flopped down on the grass. “Okay, now I have to hear this story!”
👶 Buffett’s First Business at Age 6
Big Brother began, “When Warren was just 6 years old, he bought a six-pack of cola for 25 cents…”
Steady jumped in, “…and sold each bottle for 5 cents!”
Zippy‘s eyes widened. “So he made 30 cents, right? That’s a 5-cent profit!”
Big Brother nodded. “Exactly. He understood business and profit before he even lost his baby teeth!”
💰 Bought His First Stock at 11!?
Zippy leaned forward. “So when did he start investing in stocks?”
Big Brother replied, “When he was 11. He bought shares in a company called Cities Service for $38 each.”
Steady added, “But then he sold them too soon and missed out when the price went up!”
Zippy tilted his head. “So… he made a mistake?”
Big Brother smiled. “Yep! And he learned from it. That’s when he started believing in long-term investing.”
📰 A Kid Who Loved Numbers and Business
Big Brother continued, “Warren loved counting money and solving number puzzles. He delivered newspapers, saved every cent, and even tracked his earnings in a notebook.”
Zippy giggled. “He was like a tiny money manager!”
Steady added, “He also put pinball machines in barbershops and split the profits with the owners!”
Zippy gasped. “He turned fun into business!”
Big Brother nodded. “Warren didn’t just work hard—he made money work for him.”
🌱 Lessons from Young Warren
Zippy finished his cola with a slurp. “So he wasn’t born rich—he grew rich by learning and trying new things!”
Steady smiled. “Exactly! He planted small seeds early on… and now he’s sitting in the shade of a money tree!”
Big Brother added, “Buffett once said, ‘Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.’”
Zippy stood up. “I’m gonna start planting my own money seeds!”
Steady grinned. “Let’s learn little by little. Just like Warren!”
🧠 Let’s Review! What Did We Learn from Warren?
✅ Buffett started selling cola when he was just 6 years old
✅ He bought his first stock at age 11
✅ He loved saving money and building small businesses
✅ He learned from his mistakes and focused on long-term investing
✅ Being curious and learning early helped him grow into a great investor!
❓💡Steady & Zippy’s Buffett Quiz Time!
Question 1:
How old was Warren Buffett when he started selling cola?
A. 3 B. 6 C. 10
👉 Answer: B! He started his first business at just six years old!
Question 2:
What was the name of the first stock Warren Buffett bought?
A. Apple B. Coca-Cola C. Cities Service
👉 Answer: C! At age 11, he bought Cities Service stock.
Question 3:
What lesson did Buffett learn from selling his stocks too early?
A. Always sell fast
B. Long-term investing can be smarter
C. Never invest again
👉 Answer: B! He learned the value of patience and long-term thinking.
🌟 Final Thought
Zippy stretched and smiled. “Thanks, Big Bro! I learned so much about Warren Buffett today.”
Steady nodded. “It’s cool to know even the greatest investor started small.”
“Exactly,” said Big Brother. “You don’t have to be rich to begin—just curious and willing to learn!”
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