Meet Dr. Herbert Wertheim, The World's Happiest Billionaire | Forbes

Herbert Wertheim never intended to become a billionaire, but now that he is one he's working to make the world a happier, more philanthropic place. After all, everyone could use some 'Herbie time' once in a while.
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[@ruman2494]

"We all have time in common and we all have our humanity, what we do with those two things defines who we are" A very important lesson I learnt from him.

[@wronggg]

Thank God for inventing money!

[@dixonmagister6658]

@Mr. SisterFister then you're not living

[@vinceramirez6963]

Wrong! Considering it’s an empty idea? I guess so

[@codezier2738]

Longbeachgriffey cite the guy my dude give recognition where recognition is due..

[@job4810]

@Mr. SisterFister it still doesn't matter if you don't achieve nothing in your lifetime, as long as you won't regret nothing and peace/happiness surrounds you.

[@NickHulse]

The fact that he is almost 81 years old and he looks like he's in his early 60s amazes me.

[@Sweet_Karma]

Not gonna lie he doesn't look in his early 60s lol

[@alfredhitchcock45]

Doesn't look 81 to me. He can walk and talk straight!

[@ClearOutSamskaras]

Will you please stop that. He very much looks like someone who is in there 70's at least.

[@wmurray003]

To me he looks like a very healthy 70.

[@farzana6676]

He looks like a late 60s. But healthy.

[@locosmiley2008]

This is a rich guy that looks happy and has peace of mind.

[@joshnordin4043]

Thats the title of the video

[@joshnordin4043]

Excellent observation

[@akartkalingaacademy3545]

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[@willparker547]

Because he earned his money honestly. Made him humble

[@akartkalingaacademy3545]

@@willparker547 you right !

[@mv3325]

I'm a civil engineering student at FIU. Thank you for your contribution!

[@TheLordCrows]

M V I’m a civil engineer too

[@mikeshashimi1405]

I love how he says "our company" instead of "my company"

[@amberrose9609]

We love a communist bro

[@amberrose9609]

Jk

[@calvinraab8798]

Love how he is not snobby but open and loves to help others!

[@atomicforever6931]

Do you know why he’s so happy? I do. He never forgot where he came from. Such a pure soul ❤️

[@cripplingcaffeineaddiction3847]

@Green Giant why

[@atomicforever6931]

Green Giant why are you sad friend?

[@wael.F]

i think he's successful in life because he's happy not because he's a billionaire

[@jaedonleaf_]

realest comment on here!

[@riptide101]

he's happy because he is a billionaire

[@wael.F]

@@riptide101 i'll have to disagree with that bro, in most of the cases, more money more problems, more hate,jealousy, stress and responsibility. it was reported ( forgot the source but one of the reliable ones ) that 1 out of 3 CEOs are highly depressed, and the other 2 are not always really happy so yeah, life is not easy for anyone unfortunately .

[@fridaynightlights2971]

@WaelF - Money is extremely important; partially toward happiness but largely for many other non-happiness related things. This man's ability to give back and do all of those wonderful things is based on money. It doesn't guarantee happiness but from my experience is an important contributor to it.

[@jaedonleaf_]

@@coffeeonthemoon I wish you all the peace in life and I deeply acknowledge your suffering 💙 I believe we are living 2 primary existences: Physical and Spiritual. Money can only facilitate your ability to express your souls purpose into the physical world. Pure happiness and joy comes from within, and it comes from beyond the mind. The mind is a construct that can leave a person feeling imprisoned if they identify themselves with their mind. We are much much deeper beings than the confines of our minds. Again, I wish you lasting peace and that you find your true self that exists beyond your anxiety and depression 💙

[@quachhengtony7651]

He has a warm kinda-Morgan-Freeman vibe but happier

[@avrahamvidal4255]

Quách Hêng Tôny I Agree ☝️

[@qtaro-7097]

white morgan freeman 😂😂

[@GidionLivingson]

I See an old version of Bradley Cooper 😂

[@mrd699]

He's my uncle, btw

[@quachhengtony7651]

@@mrd699 im sure he is

[@alfredhitchcock45]

He's very inspiring and you can see the authenticity and simplicity in him.

[@s.on.y]

As an FIU student, it’s great to Dr. Herbert’s story and how it fits into our current campus’s growth. Hats off to you sir 🐾💛💙

[@jasoncuza9180]

This is fascinating. What an impressive man. Thanks for sharing.

[@frnciscob1]

Wow

[@IAmTruth-xj4es]

What an inspiration! We need more people like you, Dr. Wertheim. 😊

[@inthedms82]

I hate when people complain billionaires are selfish when they really mean why don’t these billionaires give me money and pay my rent for no reason. When in reality they give money to people who need it more than you

[@luigidaniele6175]

@@Jordan-ck9qv the top 1% already pays more than the bottom 90% combined, and it's some how the wealthies fault?, A majority of all people in the top 1% were at one point in life in the bottom 90%.

[@luigidaniele6175]

@@Jordan-ck9qv public services are not abysmally underfunded, there is a lack of supply in people working in trades that is what is wrong. The government spends over $2,000,000 to build a single public bathroom that has less than $25,000 worth of material. Why? Because the government puts out contractual auctions, whoever has the cheapest bid wins. So if the government says "Hey we want to make a public bathroom here! If you want to build it then tell us how much you want to be paid and the person/company with the lowest price wins!" And then if not enough companies bid then government hires workers to do it, and under federal law these workers are entitled to massive benefits for little work and as a result are paid over $1,000,000 and take over a year to build a single bathroom. This is why we are $20,000,000,000,000 in debt.

[@MiyamotoMusakaki]

The top 1% ie the Rothschild's Rockefeller soros and others that not only control the money but politicians

[@robertbechsgaard2411]

Liopergon SD big claim. You must have trust worthy sources? Lol

[@germzx_x352]

The amount of money they donate compared to their income is a lot less than some middle class people that donate

[@andrezibner9444]

He’s truly happy because with the money he has, he’s given back to help others, just as he would have appreciated growing up as a poor child.

[@davidlee4198]

Its like very ten seconds he says something surprising, how many lifetimes has this man lived!

[@larvitardratini5965]

"A man is rich in proportion on the amount of things in which he can afford to let alone" -Thoreau

[@vikasarsid1299]

What a beautiful man, I love him 💙💙

[@peacesofniecy]

He's super stylishhh. Very inspirational.

[@socal2384]

Thumbnail pic makes it look like he owns Jurassic Park lol

[@koldstudios]

Truly an inspiring human being 🙏🏽

[@investorgreats]

Herbert Wertheim likely is the best retail stock investor ! Truly inspiring individual, & I loved reading the article Forbes had about him

[@LilMOMMAson]

“It’s not about how much you have, but what you do with what you have.” I will try earnestly from this point on to model my life around this statement.

[@mindpreneur389]

Its not about what you have, its about what you do with it! Great video..

[@djshockafrica4330]

Philanthropy is so gratifying at all levels, whether you choose to donate finances or other resources, we can all do it :)

[@brothermissy7760]

I've never heard of this man before this video. Now I'm gonna google him and read all about him. What an inspiration!

[@franciscomedinav]

"If circumstances change, I change"

[@LulaRoberts]

Out of all the Millionaire on KZbin, this one touch me to follow in his footsteps to give.

[@thabitak146]

When in front of a camera or in public, some people are very good at putting on an act and pretend to be happy or have a perfect life. But this man is different. You can literally see and feel how much happiness he gets by helping not only his community but also people from other cultures. And THAT is an act of love, intelligence, passion, selflessness, leadership, etc...(the list goes on). This man is a legend, and as he said "it's about how much you have but it's about what you do with what you have". God bless this man and family!

[@aidsth3478]

See a need, fill a need. Thanks Big Weld

[@donnellm5435]

Those are some player a** shoes btw lol

[@vincenterey1640]

He wearing a pimp hat

[@theoldschooldiva374]

YAAAS!!🙌🏿

[@albertbazinyan7790]

I came here to see fancy cars.. left with a lesson

[@cut3882]

Warren buffet and Bill gates does the same thing.But this is a Legend

[@hbproductions1997tm]

Pewdiepie 2 do*

[@jonrita2344]

@space space where do you get that from?

[@GreenOrchid9]

@@jonrita2344 he's for population reduction so the medicine and charity in Africa are not altruistic

[@jonrita2344]

@@GreenOrchid9 what are they for then?

[@darkninja___]

Green Orchid He isn’t for population reduction, he’s for population sustainability. Reducing the average number of kids from like 7 to 2 like in 1st world countries is healthy and improves their quality of life significantly, and their economy.

[@junito1008]

God Bless this Man !! 🙏🏻

[@jacob-cs5fx]

What a kind and generous man. God Bless him. Enjoy life

[@tigger2581]

Yeah i bet hes had some big plow sessions

[@kimly6403]

"I don't believe it's how much you have, it's what you do with what you have.." Well said Dr. Wertheim!

[@khalidsafir]

Do not wish to be like anyone, except in two cases: (1) A person whom God has given wealth and he spends it righteously. (2) A person whom God has given wisdom and acts according to it and teaches it to others.

[@ScrollTD]

Gods real?

[@nadirrabah6756]

I wish to be (like) Solomon

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@nadirrabah6756 I wanna be Randy Orton

[@MItchellZendaJohnson]

“It’s what you do with what you have.” I felt that fr..

[@bored7743]

His voice is so vibrant still

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

Herbie - I have no doubt that you would be just as happy as you are now, even if you only had money enough to cover the necessities. I'm sure because that's where I am and I recognize it in you. Thanks for setting an example.

[@chrisashby32]

What an incredible human being

[@dopeplaylist6815]

I honestly wonder how someone can be so successful and giving at the same time

[@andrewfreeman88]

The bible says the more you give, the more is given unto you...Luke 6:38

[@rutht8570]

He looks like a genuine guy

[@Epicurean999]

It was such a soul satisfying video💘💘💘 Glad go have such Humane Human being🙏

[@tobigforyou]

SO wholesome.

[@SuperSherrie65]

I love making people happy it feels great.

[@peterlilliegeo]

This was such an inspiring story! Thank you @Forbes :)

[@daaan7344]

What a man 👏🏻

[@lazarodubrocq5565]

The world needs more folks like him:)

[@rkr894able]

Very inspiring!

[@watchdealer11]

Love this man.

[@B.K.7.7.7]

Good for you man. We need more people like you...

[@RickyWilder]

What an inspiring story!

[@dimaqny]

such a nice guy

[@vintageshow2493]

GREAT CHANNEL

[@opufy]

He grabs life by the horns and goes for things. He’s full of achievements and ambition.

[@ultimatepsychology928]

Time and humanity!

[@pjh2331]

So humble he poses in front of murals of himself

[@melkizedekmirasi7549]

Humanity and time!

[@hitsongsa]

Refreshing Personality 👌🏼

[@Time2Travel85]

I served him The World ship where he lives, one of the finest gentlemen

[@turnershultz5159]

Uf engineer alumni here! Just graduated from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

[@kinga4055]

Great man.just help others

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

Beautiful Time & Humanity Giving is Living

[@estebanazcarragasada9386]

Magnificent video

[@getfitwithneha485]

So inspiring he is best

[@sirchickenfood8561]

Of course he's happy. No financial worries and can have the ability to live how he chooses to be truly happy.

[@MrForu2]

sirchicken food u wrong and if ur billionaire u will not be happy ... being billionaire will bring u other worries and more stress that money can’t pay off .. I think this old guy have a good mentality

[@skate4mn]

If you were given a billion dollars right now what would be different about you? You can’t define yourself by a big house and a watch

[@xander423]

Amazing !

[@rumo8306]

Hes a Dr. In Florida..... He'll NEVER GO BROKE!

[@2but800]

If there was no volume you could tell this guy is happy just by the way he carries himself and dresses etc I hope some day I can be that happy

[@Justwanthavefun_100]

“ you don’t need be billionaires to be happy because happiness is free and around us all time ! 🥳 You need satisfy what you have and be grateful to all around you “

[@govindrajprabhu136]

this so inspiring

[@gonzalez3165]

A bodyguard would not think twice to give his life for a great man like him.

[@Volnues]

I can see how this guys cause is significant, but i can't help but feel this is kind of a self gratifying video. The way he speaks of feeling righteous for donating to charities is the classic rich way of "helping", i feel like if he was more so showing how much he has actually given back for things that aren't just donating to charities. It's easy to give money, it's hard to actually make a change with your influence often times these people don't try to do more with their influence because they all want to be well known and famous, and any type of activism on these peoples parts would somehow slight them as a businessman.

[@theoldschooldiva374]

Handsome man, very inspirational story 😊🙏🏿

[@abeswaves]

my sister went to FIU :) proud brother here.

[@gu3sswh075]

Just remember, *"money doesn't change people, it exposes them"*

[@tomasingarang4352]

This should get much views!

[@aafdst8478]

Simply wow❤️

[@OP-mo6vy]

that orange hat doe 👍🏽🔥

[@jerryh9770]

You should get one. That might be his secret to success.

[@Backlashking8]

Looks red to me.

[@the77th]

He should color your glasses for you because that hat is clearly silver

[@zabbers]

What about those shoes 🔥💀

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

And blue shorts

[@samileyyan3513]

I wish all billionaires would be like Herbert

[@GreenOrchid9]

Time and humanity🎯

[@EleonorG33]

I am kind of happy for this happy guy.

[@Alexander-oq1op]

Goals

[@williamspellman4215]

What a great man god bless you if the world only had more people like you! Love from indpls,In.....

[@sanwar8395]

love his Red Hat..so Bright and Red

[@yellowdough2001]

We all have time in common and humanity what we do with those two things defines who we are .... love this sir!

[@govindrajprabhu136]

wow absolutely eye opener 👌👏👏👍👍🔥🔥

[@stuartdoyle99]

He even took the stairs instead of the escalator which was right next to him..#notlazy

[@stuartdoyle99]

Bob Saget BAAAAAHHHHHHH

[@amorosogombe9650]

This is the kind of billionaire I want to be. A good human being with it all.

[@riyazariyn9988]

God bless you for all that donations..

[@manvirsingh6476]

Respect 🙌🙌

[@JuanMartinez-xu9pu]

What a nice guy you got my respect greeting from puebla mexico

[@wmurray003]

Those shoes though.

[@joegen4577]

Musa I of Mali don’t you worry about those shoes, he used it just once. Just for this video. unlike before he had a shoe for 5 bucks good for a year.

[@Dextamartijn]

it goes to show anyone can make a better life for themselves

[@zoidburg5844]

It doesn't show that, at all. This man was gifted with a brain you could only dream of...

[@jay.jay.]

@@zoidburg5844 such a limiting belief of yours. Everyone has a talent that can use to make the world a better place. Doesn't mean all have to be billionaires, just try to discover what you were made to express in this world and go for it.

[@zoidburg2975]

jl I think you’ll find I said ‘brain’, not billionaire... Yeah ‘Spose you could go give out soup in a shelter

[@McShag420]

If he is a billionaire, he isn't giving enough.

[@sk8r1049]

He's a legend

[@thomashuang9938]

I feel at peace in this vid some reason.

[@emanuelhuff3263]

It's the music

[@joyofalltrades1239]

I knew it! Soon as I seen the headline I said, he gives.

[@simonscowled9925]

The best Florida Billionaire. GOD bless you and people like you

[@Sir......]

hopefully he knows Jesus....