Warren Buffett: I Didn't Want to Go to College

The transcript details the speaker's early business ventures in pinball machines, their educational journey, and attempts to attend business school. Initially involved in a pinball business with a partner, the speaker navigated through high school with a focus on business rather than academics. Despite reluctance, they attended Wharton for two years due to parental influence. Later, they sought to attend business school, applying to Harvard but were not accepted. The narrative highlights the speaker's entrepreneurial spirit and educational experiences.

What was the main challenge faced by the speaker in their pinball machine business?

• Managing the finances of the business

• Competing with other pinball businesses

• Finding locations to place the machines

• Dealing with barbers who wanted newer machines

Why did the speaker initially not want to attend college?

• They were not interested in academics

• They wanted to travel the world

• They had a job offer

• They were planning to start a new business

What was the speaker's father's role in their education?

• He discouraged them from attending college

• He wanted them to study abroad

• He encouraged them to apply to Wharton

• He supported their decision to drop out

What was the outcome of the speaker's application to Harvard Business School?

• They decided not to attend after being accepted

• They were rejected after a brief interview

• They were accepted without a scholarship

• They were accepted with a scholarship

What scholarship did the speaker receive from Nebraska?

• A minor scholarship worth 500 bucks

• A full scholarship to any Graduate School

• A scholarship for sports achievements

• A scholarship for international studies