We can always learn from the experience of others. Regardless of the economic environment, the news headlines or whoever happens to be occupying the White House, this sage advice is timeless and applies to anyone. It reminds me so well of advice from my favorite undergraduate economics professor, Dr. Balbir Sihag, when I was at the University of Lowell (now University of Massachusetts - ... Read More
Great Depression
How I Made My Fortune
The entrepreneur was being interviewed after a long life. He had made it through the Great Depression and was looking back. As he warmly reflected, he straightened up and with a twinkle in his eye told the world the secret of his success. "It was really quite simple. I bought an apple for five cents, spent the evening polishing it, and sold it the next day for 10 cents. With this I bought two ... Read More
