The Power of Patience: How Buffett Made His Billions

Warren Buffett is often called the greatest investor of all time — not just for his stock-picking genius, but for his unmatched commitment to long-term compounding.

What many people don’t realize is that Buffett didn’t become a billionaire until the age of 56. Despite starting his investing journey as a teenager and building a solid fortune through decades of discipline, his net worth hovered below the billion mark for most of his early career.

But then came the magic of compounding.

Once he crossed his first billion, the next milestones came rapidly. By his mid-60s, Buffett’s net worth had multiplied many times over — not because he changed his strategy, but because time was now working in his favor. As of today, over 90% of Buffett’s net worth was built after he turned 50.

The lesson? Getting rich slowly works — if you stay consistent and let compounding do its job. Buffett’s real secret wasn’t just intelligence — it was patience.In investing, time isn’t just money. Time is everything.

-- Pai Capital