Deborah L. Grubbe, PE, CEng., NAC INTRODUCTION - STYRON POWERS I asked my role model, Deborah Grubbe, to write this week's blog. Deb and I worked together in the oil and gas industry. She was the Vice President of Safety for a company with over 100,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries. She made a difference in the lives of employees and the people in surrounding communities. I ...
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EVERYONE CAN USE GREAT MENTORS! INTRODUCTION - STYRON My life has been blessed with great mentors who helped me along my journey. Today's blog was written by one of my mentors, Haves. Over the years I have observed Haves' priorities: God, Family, Parenting and Career. He is a successful executive who continously gives back to his community and others. I asked him to share in his own words his ...
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WARREN BUFFETT'S NET-WORTH IS DRIVEN BY THESE IRONCLAD TEN REULES
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THE BATTLE - PETER LYNCH VERSUS WARREN BUFFETT Years ago my friend Wendell Williams, told me I should invest in the Fidelity Magellan Mutual Fund. I had one problem; I did not know what a mutual fund was. Had never heard of Fidelity Investments. And was clueless how to open an investment account. Maybe I had several problems! But it was this suggestion that started my long-term investment journey and a path to becoming financially literate. I ...
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This-college-graduation-speech-got-a-spontaneous-standing-ovation-heres-why https://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/this-college-graduation-speech-got-a-spontaneous-standing-ovation-heres-why.html I am confident you are wondering how some college commencement speech (I cannot recall who spoke at any of my graduation ceremonies) can help you achieve more joy, success and money. First thing, keep an open mind and listen. Click above link: KEY POINTS FROM THE SPEECH "If you pay attention to politics, or television or social media, God forbid, what do you see? You see recrimination, reproach, insults, and sarcasm. You ...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and were able to spend time with friends and family. How do we make 2019 a successful financial and investment year? You control the most important variable that determines 2019 and tomorrow’s success- YOU! What are you doing to achieve success in 2019? Did you write those boring New Year Eve promises that 63% of us, including myself, get an F grade on ...
Read MorePlease click on below link to see a 60 second overview of this week's blog. Click backspace to return to the blog. https://biteable.com/watch/embed/leadership-1928968 LEADERSHIP on Biteable. When you consider buying a company’s stock, one of the key factors you MUST research, is company leadership, especially the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The competency of the CEO and his direct reports is the difference between making money on stocks and eating peanut butter sandwiches ...
Read MoreClick on below to see brief introduction video. Use backspace to return to blog. https://biteable.com/watch/embed/mentors-1916337 Mentors on Biteable. Last week we discussed the wealthy‘ s obsession with reading. The wealthy are MORE obsessed with finding coaches, role models, and MENTORS. “It’s better to hang out with people better than you.” We cannot know everything, but can find the right people to help us learn and be better. Your assignment - Work harder at ...
Read MoreLast week, I discussed the importance of mentors. Finding and learning from mentors is simply an investment in yourself. This week, I want to provide other methods to beef up your investment competencies. The following are some tried and true ways that I have been able to increase my investment knowledge: • Formal Education: Community colleges offer short and inexpensive courses. You can return to college and pick up a degree ...
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To achieve financial success, I identified successful investment mentors. If you aspire to be a great photographer, you want to learn from successful photographers. If you achieve financial freedom, make an intentional effort to learn from individuals you aspire to be: other wealthy and successful people.
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