We are facing challenges at every turn: a pandemic, unprecedented government actions, a strong recovery after a sharp and deep global recession, a highly polarized U.S. election, mounting inflation, a war in Ukraine and dramatic economic sanctions against Russia.
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People want to hear from JPMorgan (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon. He’s insightful, provocative, and never boring.
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Among the events and forces creating an "unprecedented" situation in Dimon's view are Russia's war on Ukraine, the resulting economic sanctions on Russia, and rising inflation. "We are facing challenges at every turn ... [yet] we have a moment to put aside our differences, offer solutions and work with others in the Western world to come together in defense of democracy and essential freedoms, including free enterprise," he stated in a highlighted excerpt.1
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We need a “Marshall Plan” to ensure energy security for us and our European allies. Our European allies, who are highly dependent on Russian energy, require our help. For such a plan to succeed, we need to secure proper energy supplies immediately for the next few years, which can be done while reducing CO2 emissions.” {Jamie Dimon}
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CHICAGO ONCE HAD THE COURAGE TO REBUILD In 1871, the citizens of Chicago used a devastating crisis that left 300 dead, destroyed over 17,000 buildings, covering 3.5 square miles, and caused damage of over $200 million (nearly $4 billion today) to rebuild a much greater city. A year before the great fire, Chicago was the fifth largest city in America. Just two decades after the fire, it was the second largest. ...
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https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/why-even-ambitious-people-rarely-become-successful When you’re committed to something, you will be and do what is required for the attainment of that thing. You’ll stop wondering and start building. You’ll stop being distracted and start learning. You’ll start connecting. You’ll start failing. You’ll get what you want, rather than have a long list of “ambitions.” You’ll have actual accomplishments that reflect your inner goals and values. Your external environment will reflect your deepest internal views and ...
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(OUR) GOVERNMENTS (FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL) MUST BE BETTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE. WE CANNOT AND WILL NOT SUCEED WITHOUT THEIR HELP! THE REST OF US MUST DO A BETTER JOB TOO! {Excerpts FROM JAMIE DIMON, CEO J.P. MORGAN CHASE, CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, ANNUAL LETTER- Public Policy} “The U.S. federal government is becoming less relevant to what is going on in people’s lives. People have generally lost faith in the ability ...
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PART 3: “OUR PROBLEMS ARE FIXABLE, BUT WILL HAPPEN ONLY IF WE SET ASIDE PARTISAN POLITICS AND NARROW SELF INTEREST - OUR COUNTRY MUST COME FIRST!” {Excerpts FROM JAMIE DIAMOND, CEO J.P. MORGAN CHASE, CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, ANNUAL LETTER- Public Policy} “None of these issues is exclusively owned by Democrats or Republicans. To the contrary, it is clear that partisan politics is stopping collaborative policy from being implemented, particularly ...
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PART 2: “WE MUST HAVE A PROPER DIAGNOSIS OF OUR PROBLEMS - THE ISSUES ARE REAL AND SERIOUS — IF WE WANT TO HAVE THE PROPE PRESCRIPTIONS THAT LEADS TO WORKABLE SOLUTIONS” {PART 2 of 4 - Excerpts FROM JAMIE DIAMOND, CEO J.P. MORGAN CHASE, ANNUAL LETTER - Public Policy} “Slogans are not policy, and, though simple and sometimes virtuous-sounding, they often lead to policies that fail. Well-intentioned but poorly designed policies ...
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THE AMERICAN DREAM IS ALIVE - BUT FRAYING FOR MANY! } {Excerpts FROM JAMIE DIMON, CEO J.P. MORGAN CHASE, ANNUALLETTER- Public Policy} {PART 1 of 4 This week I am posting four excerpts from Jamie Dimon’s, CEO J.P. Morgan-Chase, Annual Letter dealing with Public Policy. This week,I will post on Monday April 15th, Wednesday, April 17th, Friday April 19thand Monday, April 22, 2019. FINDING GOOD MENTORS With today’s electronic communication we do not need to ...
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