Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

You Can't Borrow Without Offering

Daily Chase #310

Aug 19, 2026
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Warren Buffett, before he was Warren Buffett, approached Benjamin Graham — one of the great investors of his era — and offered to work for him for free in exchange for mentorship. Graham’s response? “You’re overpriced.”

The story sounds harsh until you understand the math.

See, a mentor doesn’t just lend you their time. They…

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