Five attempts over a 35 year span finally resulted in a successful crossing from Cuba to Key West, Florida last week. At 64 years old, and a grandmother, Diana Nyad completed a 53 hour open-water swim, after starting her journey from Havana last Saturday. Her message was simple: “We should never, ever, give up. You’re … Continue reading
Category Archives: Start-ups
Investing / Leadership / PMA/Positive mental attitude and contrarion investing / Private Equity / Start-ups
Elon Musk: My Hero and the “Real Tony Stark”
Okay “Naysayers” (my favorite target). Get ready for the “final nail in the coffin.” Why teach yourself computer programming at the age of 12 (and sell your first program game), sell your next venture Zip2, at 21 for $307M, deciding there had to be a better way to pay on-line, start PayPal (which sold for … Continue reading
Are you ready to take a ride?
On June 16, 1903, an American Icon was born. Its humble beginnings didn’t have massive roll-outs with fireworks, fanfare, or models (pretty girls) showing the cars. It didn’t offer the buyer with 20 different options and colors. In fact, my favorite Henry Ford saying was “You can have ANY color ford you want as long … Continue reading