Picture this: a 70-year-old guy who still wakes up at dawn, checks his fields, and talks about soil health like it’s poetry. Howard isn’t flashy—he drives a pickup truck, not a Porsche. He donates millions to fight global hunger, but he’d rather talk about your compost pile than his net worth.
In 2016, he even wrote a book called “40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World.” The title says it all: you only get about 40 harvests in a lifetime. Every crop matters, every decision counts. That kind of urgency and humility is rare in a chairman. It’s honestly refreshing.
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What Does This Mean for Berkshire?
People get nervous when a legendary CEO steps away. Will the magic fade? But Howard isn’t trying to be Warren—he’s being Howard. He’s not a dealmaker, and he’s told investors that outright. His focus is on protecting the house his dad built.
Imagine a museum guard who also painted the walls—that’s Howard. He’ll keep the collection safe, but he won’t rehang the exhibits. For Berkshire, that continuity is gold. No wild acquisitions, no flashy pivots, just steady stewardship.
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