Quotes by Investment Bankers

I learned over the years never to correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man, and he will appreciate you.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Lebanese freedom of speech : You get to say whatever you like as long as the authorities approve of it... Hilarious.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Don’t be afraid to make people mad. Your honesty will inspire your true followers. I piss off tons of people every day.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
The difference between the Haves and Have-nots? The will to sacrifice and to do what others won't.... Very simple.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Being happy isn't necessarily about getting there, it's how you get there.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
I only back people with track record who can execute ruthlessly and flawlessly... Real killers...no matter the industry or company geography
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Until you are broken, you don't know what you're made of.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
It's never better to make somebody poorer, even if they're rich.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Be careful who you trust, the devil was once an angel.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Three things you cannot recover in life: the WORD after it’s said, the MOMENT after it’s missed and the TIME after it’s gone. Now you know.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Work smart, stay informed, never give up, and great things will happen.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
You want something real bad? Go after it with ferocity like if your life depended on it and never ever surrender. Only a question of time.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
After all is said and done, you are free to choose but you are not free from the consequence of your choice.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
I believe Innovation is more likely to emerge from a culture of encouragement.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Always remember: When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Don’t promise when you’re happy, don’t reply when you’re angry, and don’t decide when you’re sad.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
People keep asking me ...How to instantly become a better writer? It’s simple: Use "power words" and see for yourself.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Sometimes people try to expose what's wrong with you, because they can't handle what's right about you.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
The longer you fight, the stronger you become.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Derivatives - The risk never leaves the system - It finds taker who believes the risk is acceptable....until they lose everything.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful idiots are always asking, "What's in it for me"?
Ziad K. Abdelnour
You are either going to go through the pain of disappointment or discipline in your life. The latter makes the pain worth it.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
People with higher ratios of positive to negative emotions are more likely to flourish in life.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
The best way to develop people is to constantly get them out of their comfort zone.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
There are no such things as secrets only truths that have yet to be revealed.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
To be real successful, you must decide exactly what you want to accomplish; then resolve to pay the price to get it.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
If a problem can be solved by writing a check, it's not a problem, it's an expense.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Successful entrepreneurs figure out when to drive their ideas forward & when to listen to constructive criticism.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Sometimes you just need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they'll notice. If they don't, you know where you stand.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
If you need an alarm clock, you need a new job.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
The things you do for yourself are gone when you're gone, but the things you do for others become legacy.What do you wanna be remembered as?
Ziad K. Abdelnour
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have left.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to everyday think what can be done better tomorrow. Stay hungry.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
We need to empower every single child no matter who you are, no matter where you come from to have the best education and the best future.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Either find a way, or make one....You can bend but you can never break if you want to achieve excellence.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
The next time you think you're perfect, try walking on water.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
I read nonfiction for information, fiction for truth.
Michael M. Thomas
The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as achievable.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
I may not be the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick the smartest people to do business with and size them up very fast.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Worrying is a waste of time. It doesn't change anything. It messes with your mind and steals your happiness.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
I don’t see any dearth of women leaders, it’s a question of what we consider a woman leader.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Make decisions even with incomplete info. You'll never have all the info you need. What matters is what you do with the info you have.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Words are useless without action. Stop fantasizing and just DO it. Be a "game changer" or get played like an idiot.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
How you gather, manage and use intel in life determines whether you win or lose. That's the # 1 rule for the mavericks in business.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Never put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Myth: Bail-in plans would recapitalize big banks. Fact: big banks are far too insolvent to remotely be in a position for such restoration.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
You know you have a transparency problem when citizens of a democracy need to rely on WikiLeaks for details on changes to laws.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
If you make a hiring mistake, make the change quickly. Don’t ignore problems. Don’t assume it will get better.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Age is just reality we create for ourselves.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
When you're rich, 'crazy' is just 'eccentric'.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Maturity comes with experience, not age.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
In a victory speech, I always like to thank the opposition, because without their help and stupidity, I couldn’t have won.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
A great leader has brains, vision, guts, values ... and a heart.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
FINAO. My word for my companies. Failure Is Not An Option.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Business Fights Poverty Better Than Charity Does
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. It doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, just empties today of its strength.
Ziad K. Abdelnour
Behind each person is an utter mystery, supreme value. The more we recognize this the better we ALL get.
Ziad K. Abdelnour