Optimal Finance Daily · Monday, September 7, 2026
Chris Reining cites Warren Buffett on the unparalleled value of self-investment, stating that improving one's talents is an asset that cannot be taxed or taken away. Reining elaborates that accumulating diverse skills like public speaking, writing, or a second language increases an individual's value and earning potential.
“Investing in yourself is the best thing you can do. Anything that improves your own talents, nobody can tax it or take it away from you.”
“What he's saying is, keep adding to your talents. Things like public speaking, writing, design, persuasion, technology, a second language. This makes you someone who's a great public speaker and writer, or the personal trainer with a mastery of psychology and persuasion.”