Confessions of a Wall Street Whiz Kid
If you can set aside the search for religion, you can get a feel for the seamier side of Wall Street from a high school drop out who went on to make and lose several fortunes. There are lessons here for all.
The emotional, moral, and ethical side of investing is more important than any DCF model or spreadsheet in your future success.
My father established our relationship when I was seven years old. He looked at me and said, “You know, I brought you in this world, and I can take you out. And it don’t make no difference to me, I’ll make another one look just like you.” –Bill Cosby
My reply: Review and study the clips below–you will gain more than sitting in a classroom all day.
How auction markets work:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSZKDkLgzhk
How investors think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zakyg3thfY
Price versus value: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLo7tHDHgOc
Activist Investing and Corporate Finance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7rvupKipmY Danny Devito:”I am not your best friend, I am your ONLY friend.”
Sales:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCf46yHIzSo&feature=related
Act as if: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTFU9c9MrkE&feature=related
Making the sale:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXBgEpUlPVg&feature=related
Learn how to negotiate:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT5iqTgypVs
Really study the above to gain the wisdom to retire rich: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmMS9nvi6eg&feature=related
or go to traditional college and begin your career here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJB0CzlzSwY or work here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYhXeirfMp8&feature=related
WHY even go to college? http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2012/03/did-obama-really-say-he-wants-everyone-to-go-to-college/
It is your choice–YOU decide! Let me know what happens.
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