He lacks the muscular physique of his peers in the National Football League. The guy doesn’t have much speed, and his arm strength for a quarterback is mediocre. Despite all that, he’s indisputably the most successful quarterback in the history of professional football. I’m talking …
Do You Have the Characteristics of a Winner?
I’ve met some serious ‘winners’ in my life - special people. From billionaires to Lionel Messi, an incredibly tough single mother who left her drug addict deadbeat husband with a toddler in tow and a bun in the oven, and several inspiring entrepreneurs who overcame ridiculous odds. …
An American Hedge Fund Entrepreneur in Russia - What Could Go Wrong?
Red Notice by Bill Browder is a must read for anyone interested in the world of finance, hedge funds, and Russia’s power structure. If you want to learn how secretive and corrupt Russian politicians and oligarchs can be, this is a fascinating yet tragic true …
15 Invaluable Entrepreneurial Lessons from 2016
2016 was a crazy busy, awesome year. Much was achieved, some lost, and I learned a ton as an entrepreneur. I got to know some very cool people and traveled to unique places. From meeting some of the innovation leaders of Silicon Valley to visiting …
One of the Most Persistent Entrepreneurs of Our Time
I’m convinced that my son, the precocious toddler, will make an excellent entrepreneur. He is one of the most persistent people I know, a trait he gets from his mother. From trying to steal our 90 pound rhodesian ridgeback’s chew toy from her mouth to …
The Character of an Amazing Entrepreneur
The idea of being an entrepreneur crashes through almost everyone’s mind at some point or another in their lives. Few people follow the idea through to fruition. For most, it typically ends up becoming a passing fantasy. Becoming an entrepreneur is not the best way …