After Hurricane Katrina, I wanted to go back to New Orleans to help musicians return to the city. But Andrew Young advised me, "If you want to help people, go work at an investment bank." His contrarian advice opened my eyes to the importance of capital. "Learn how to make some money before you give it away." I learned that you can bring about good in the world especially if you have a paycheck.
Kabir SehgalIt's a Wonderful Life. This film illustrates that if you treat your customers with respect, they will recognize you and even help when you're most in need.
Kabir SehgalPeople have tried to control other people by trapping them with debt. A loan can become a harmful and dangerous weapon.
Kabir SehgalOn a biological level, the brain registers money as something valuable - even a dollar bill which has no intrinsic value, it's just paper.
Kabir SehgalAlbert Murray's The Omni-Americans is the most valuable non-business book because it discusses how you have to draw upon everyone's creativity. America is a mash-up of cultures and traditions, and great businesses know how to tap the strengths of all their employees, whatever their background may be.
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