"The Letter that Launched a Career: How Warren Buffett's Protégé Seized an Opportunity"
Tracy Britt Cool, a protégé of Warren Buffett, landed a job at Berkshire Hathaway after sending a letter to Buffett asking for a job. She quickly rose through the ranks and became the CEO of Berkshire holding Pampered Chef. In 2020, she co-founded her own private equity firm, Kanbrick, which follows Berkshire's investing philosophies but focuses on executive mentorship and hands-on management. Britt Cool's success story highlights the importance of persistence and having a thick skin when facing rejection. She believes that the risk of rejection is low, so it's worth taking a shot and reaching out to people.