Lived from 1862-1939 President of US Steel Corporation, Bethlehem Steel, Mr. Andrew Carnegie’s right hand man. * Not to be confused with Charles R. Schwab, the financial services entrepreneur born in 1937 (read his Wikipedia).  Memorable Quotes: “A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.” “I never criticize anyone. I believe… Continue Reading

Buying Into Panic Can Pay Millions–And Sometimes Billions–If You Have The Guts. The hypnotizing stench of market pessimism never ceases to amaze me. It wraps itself around it’s victims like a heavy smoke—choking them into a deep financial slumber. Some wake up weeks, months, or years later, dazed and confused, while others simply perish. Optimism… Continue Reading

Lived from 1809-1865 16th President of the United States Assassinated April 1865 —- Memorable Quotes: “I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.” “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” —- -As a young boy, his dying mother called… Continue Reading

“Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with their song still in them.” Henry David Thoreau

“When I Am Facing A Large Challenge…I Draw Inspiration From My Father…He was Unstoppable…No Obstacle Could Deter Him.” A model to emulate in giving is company builder Rob McEwen–founder of GoldCorp, creator of McEwen Mining and the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine. As recent keynote speaker of the 124th annual Toronto Board of Trade dinner, Rob… Continue Reading

“If the market never cocks a gun at your forehead and shakes you down for all you’re worth—you may never have the opportunity to build something of greater strength, proportion, or personal significance than that which you’ve already built.” As a young investor and student of the markets over the last 8 years, I have seen… Continue Reading