Pillars of Society crumbling…and it comes down to Turkey (the bird)
Markets / Private Equity / US Government / US Markets

Pillars of Society crumbling…and it comes down to Turkey (the bird)

I have wanted for some time to write about what I see as our foundations, and not just in the U.S., crumbling before our eyes. I always thought it was too far out there…too religious…too judgmental…”just too something!” As with any great society, the Americans believe that things will stay the same forever and they … Continue reading

It’s the “Golden Arches” not the “Golden Bassinet”
Investing / Leadership / Positive Mental Attitude / Private Equity

It’s the “Golden Arches” not the “Golden Bassinet”

When I was going to college and came home for the first summer, I worked at my father’s wholesale jewelry warehouse. There were a lot of heavy boxes to move around of costume jewelry and orders to fill from 100’s of rows. It was really simple stuff and also. . . being the boss’s son and … Continue reading

It’s ALL in your mind!
PMA/Positive mental attitude and contrarion investing / Positive Mental Attitude / Private Equity

It’s ALL in your mind!

A winter sport played well into June…that’s enough to play with your “head.” The first game of the National Hockey League Stanley Cup Finals were played last night in Chicago. It was Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins. You might think: “What do I care! I don’t follow hockey or even know what it is!” Bear … Continue reading