Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. – Warren Buffett

Warren Buffet is known for his excellent investment and business instinct, for his genius.
But still, i had to do a small search to be sure this quote was indeed said by the Oracle of Omaha. This quote is so wise, that you would expect it to be passed down from an ancient civilization.

Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

– Warren Buffett

This quote directly addresses wealth, in a way rarely addressed before. It is true that there are a lot of self made rich people, but globally, it is mostly wealth that creates wealth. Money opens opportunities and is a big factor in creating success. Putting it in layman’s terms, entrepreneurs are not created equal, the ones that have a rich dad will be successful. Why ? A self made entrepreneur starts alone, a daddy funded entrepreneur hires few employees …

It is also a call to plan way ahead. Start investing for your kids future, or also plan long term.