Holly Thursday Update:
Good morning roomies!
"What you think, you create. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you become." - Anonymous
I had news last night that things should be flowing today.
It is too early to get confirmation, so keep the positive thoughts going as we have created a momentum of unity to bring this in!
Holly
TNT:
Tishwash: An important meeting between Al-Kazemi, Saleh and Zidane – Urgent
Today, Thursday, the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, hosted a meeting at Baghdad Palace that included Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, which dealt with the latest developments in the country, political developments and the legislative elections that took place last October 10
Posted by Jacob Schroeder October 27, 2021
How much money is enough?
It’s a philosophical money question that often arises out of discontent. We see someone of substantial means, like a celebrity, live a troubled life. Or, we ourselves experience great fortune yet feel unhappy. It makes us wonder where the finish line is, the point when you can stop striving for more and settle into a life of satisfaction.
There are some great financial blogs that provide good answers, such as here and here. And then there are a variety of books that tackle this question in their own ways: Ego Is the Enemy, The Last Lecture, the Bible, to name a few. Another book that resonates with me, perhaps because of its instructive format, is How Will You Measure Your Life? by the late Clayton Christensen.
October 13, 2021 Financial Independence 25
Money Game
One of the toughest things about investment banking is that the job changes all the time. The technical skills that make an amazing analyst or associate do not necessarily translate into the ability to quarterback a complex M&A or equity deal at the VP level.
At the same time, many VPs and directors who shine at process management and execution really struggle when it comes to origination, effectively capping out their career progression. Those who manage to navigate the transition end up rising all the way to the top. Say hello to the corner office, hefty bonuses, and cushy board seats once you get tired of the grind.
