Diane remembers : My father was the smartest man I ever met, and he knew how to live well. He had 21 patents; he taught me think, to make decisions. The more options you have, the smarter choices you’ll make. If you think you have only two options, you will not make a smart decision. Your job is to create more options. He learned early the importance of having your own business, not working for someone else. He made money selling his ideas. He taught me the value of learning – anything you learn cannot be taken away from you. That was the lesson from Europe – possessions can be confiscated, but skills cannot. He had a successful business and used to say, “I am responsible for 62 mortgage payments.” because he had that many employees. He remained physically and mentally active until his death at 83. I know he would have enjoyed watching me make 5% a month selling options on his beloved Bell stocks.
By Diane Buffalin
Entries and Exits, Visits to 16 trading rooms – Alexander Elder
anything you learn cannot be taken away from you – what a wonderful words
