Warren Buffett’s television habits include watching clips featuring Glenn Close, a documentary about attorney Roy Cohn, commercials from the 1950s, and Uzbekistan’s version of America’s Got Talent, according to The Wall Street Journal. After stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the 96-year-old billionaire spends his evenings watching YouTube with friends like Sharon Osberg, who visits to watch the platform’s eclectic mix of content.
Warren Buffett Embraces YouTube Entertainment in Retirement
The YouTube viewing habits mark a continuation of leisure habits for Buffett, who handed Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO reins to Greg Abel in January and his chairmanship to his son, Howard, in September. Even while running the over $1 trillion conglomerate, Buffett reserved his evenings for personal interests. Buffett spent as much as 80% of his working day reading books and newspapers, advising students to read 500 pages daily to build knowledge like compound interest.
Beyond reading, Buffett dedicated up to eight hours a week playing bridge. In a 2017 interview with The Washington Post, Buffett noted he played at least four sessions a week, roughly two hours per session, often playing with Bill Gates. Buffett stated the card game provided a different intellectual challenge every seven minutes, keeping him sharp into his nineties.
Tech Reluctance and Generational Shifts in Work-Life Balance
The late-life screen habits contrast with Buffett’s historical reluctance toward modern technology. As a longtime Apple investor, Buffett waited until his late 80s to trade his flip phone for an iPhone. The pursuit of balance between demanding work and personal hobbies mirrors broader workplace shifts among younger generations.
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