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You would think Peter Buffett, 52, would be upset over not inheriting his father's billions (Warren Buffett pledged to give most of his fortune away to charity), but Peter actually views it as a positive move. He believes that because he knows there is no billion-dollar inheritance waiting for him, it has actually driven him to make something of himself — a musician with an Emmy on his belt who has composed scores for movies and albums.

However, Peter did receive some financial benefits that come with being the son of America's richest man. When he was 19, his father gave him Berkshire stock worth $90,000, which came from the profits of the sale of his grandfather's farm. His father's financial mastery has caused the stock to shoot to today's valuation of a hefty $70 million.

Too often, we see kids with trust funds or inheritance feeling a sense of entitlement. Just take a look at VH1's You're Cut Off! or MTV's My Super Sweet 16. Kids on those shows are used to having things handed over to them without having to work for it, and a large influence in their behavior is their upbringing. Peter seems to feel glad that he didn't face the same route, and he tells the Sarasota Herald Tribune that "there's not a minute that I would choose the money over the experiences and lessons I've had . . . My life has been so much richer, and that's dead-on true."

With the Emmy Awards this weekend, Hollywood is stepping up its game to ensure nothing but fab moments happen on the red carpet. There's makeup and hair to tend to; and, of course, finding the right dress! But weeks before the Emmys is even underway, Jarett Del Bene tells Us Weekly, celebs start getting serious about their fitness routine. Here's how Jarett preps his clients, which include Lauren Conrad, Lindsay Lohan, and Nina Dobrev, to look their best before heading down the red carpet.

• Up the cardio. Typically, Jarett has his clients work out three days a week, doing an hour of cardio each time. But during the awards season he increases their workout by one to two additional hours of cardio each week.
• Vary the workout. If you want to get fast results, Jarett says you have to "shock the body" by changing up your fitness routine. When he is prepping a client for an event, he makes sure her cardio workouts vary through the week: "One day we'll do a kickboxing session, the next day we'll go running or for a hike in the hills, and then the next day we'll do some biometric training, like jump squats, box jumps, agility drills with cones."
• Reduce carbs. If you're crunched for time, Jarett suggests going on a low-carb diet. To prep for an awards show, Jarett puts his celeb clients on a 1,500 calorie diet. They eat the heaviest carbs in the morning, a shake for lunch, and fish, veggies, and brown rice for dinner. They also have a snack during the day, which is typically a piece of fruit.

Remember the amazing social media campaign that was organized about a month ago by men's deodorant brand, Old Spice, which had everyone — including celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Ashton Kutcher — excited over? The company assembled a team of people to produce a video every seven minutes over the span of a few days to respond to questions posed by social media networks. Sales for the firm shot through the roof, and the commercial campaign even won an Emmy over the weekend.

One of the key reasons why the YouTube videos were such a success was because hunky actor, Isaiah Mustafa, nailed the manly, goofy character to a tee. It seems that Isaiah only started smelling success in his life recently, according to Forbes. He was originally an athlete that didn't quite make it big in the NFL. He then used up all his savings to start a restaurant that closed in five months. Broke, but not discouraged, he signed up for the gameshow The Weakest Link and won $47,000. He took that money and invested it in acting school, which paid off and landed him the Old Spice Guy part a few years later. Now he's said to play a part in an upcoming Jennifer Aniston movie and has scored other TV roles.

I know Isaiah's story might seem unrealistic to most, but we can all learn from it. For example, if you find yourself without a job, think of creative ways to reach out to companies. And if you meet with a disappointment, pick yourself up and try again.