From an early age my mother told me that there were so many of us that if I was to get anything in life I would have to get it myself. So I did.

If people perceive themselves as having very little opportunities to be fulfilled, then it cheapens their life and outlook. The solution is to reverse it; make sure they know opportunities abound.

My wealth came from growing businesses. I had wealth, but not liquidity. Basically I transferred illiquid shares of AIC for liquid shares of Manulife. Now I'm the biggest individual shareholder of Manulife.

I wouldn't be where I am, if not for Jamaica. My formative years were here. I wouldn't have the confidence that I have if I wasn't born here, because growing up here I knew I could become anybody I wanted to become. There was no ceiling on top of me.

Life is not linear; you have ups and downs. It's how you deal with the trough that defines you.

The philosophy to 'buy and hold' is a philosophy that I use to manage funds.

You must look like a money person for clients to trust you.