@lorenzoleo:
That's a very interesting analysis there. You certainly know how to crunch your numbers. And i should say i'm very much aligned to your perspective and your belief when it comes to money and how to spend it. You seem to know a lot about compounding rate of interest? People say it's the magic that makes investing fruitful, and i'm keen to learn more about that. Maybe we could discuss it here someday if you have the time?
But to be fair to others also, i don't think we should judge them if they choose to spend lavish lifestyles. Hey, they should live a life that makes them happy right? As long as they can pull it off and not have to rob a bank or scam the next beside them, then i guess its fine

heheh..
@inkubuz
Thanks for putting this up! This story isn't actually new to me, i've read it before and i was also closely following Warren Buffet back when he still wasn't #1. In line with what lorenzoleo posted above, i think it pays off to be very tight and disciplined when it comes to money. And Warren Buffet personifies this discipline that many of us strive to acquire and inculcate. It's not really the lavishness and all the overrated society status symbols that count in the end, but it's the financial freedom and peace of mind in the end that you could do whatever makes you happy without having to worry about paying the next set of bills. That's true financial wealth, for me at least..
Hope Warren inspired more of us to strive more and follow our bliss