Who else wants to be a Renegade Billionaire? Who else wants to defy all normal, common, ordinary, conventional ways of thinking? Who else wants to defy boundaries and restrictions on making money? Who else wants financial independence? Welcome to a Shifted Paradigm. TL;DR I’m offering a limited number of one-on-one sessions. This will help you apply these historical principles directly to your life. The price is expensive: $97. USDC to seanallenfenn.eth The duration is 30 mins. Be aware that it’

Who else wants to be a Renegade Billionaire? Who else wants to defy all normal, common, ordinary, conventional ways of thinking? Who else wants to defy boundaries and restrictions on making money? Who else wants financial independence? Welcome to a Shifted Paradigm. TL;DR I’m offering a limited number of one-on-one sessions. This will help you apply these historical principles directly to your life. The price is expensive: $97. USDC to seanallenfenn.eth The duration is 30 mins. Be aware that it’

Mark Leonard is the founder and president of Constellation Software Inc., (CSI). It’s a Canadian technology company renowned for its unique strategy. CSI acquires vertical market software (VMS) businesses. Before founding CSI, Leonard worked various jobs. A dog handler, furniture mover, and even a gravedigger. Then he entered venture capital. Leonard spent eleven years in the venture capital industry. Until he became disillusioned with the short-term focus of the sector. That’s why he establishe

Mark Leonard is the founder and president of Constellation Software Inc., (CSI). It’s a Canadian technology company renowned for its unique strategy. CSI acquires vertical market software (VMS) businesses. Before founding CSI, Leonard worked various jobs. A dog handler, furniture mover, and even a gravedigger. Then he entered venture capital. Leonard spent eleven years in the venture capital industry. Until he became disillusioned with the short-term focus of the sector. That’s why he establishe

In 2014, psychologists Samuel Hunter and Lily Cushenbery made a counterintuitive discovery. They found that less agreeable individuals were more innovative in group settings. This is due to their willingness to advocate for their own ideas. This concept parallels the story of James Dyson. He persisted through legal challenges and setbacks to innovate and succeed. Born in England in 1947, Dyson’s curiosity led him from art to engineering. His journey involved creating the Sea Truck and developin

In 2014, psychologists Samuel Hunter and Lily Cushenbery made a counterintuitive discovery. They found that less agreeable individuals were more innovative in group settings. This is due to their willingness to advocate for their own ideas. This concept parallels the story of James Dyson. He persisted through legal challenges and setbacks to innovate and succeed. Born in England in 1947, Dyson’s curiosity led him from art to engineering. His journey involved creating the Sea Truck and developin

“From the beginning of 1985, the G-Force became all consuming. It had to be, I had lost Amway, I had lost Rotork, and I was heavily in debt and had to survive.” – James Dyson

“From the beginning of 1985, the G-Force became all consuming. It had to be, I had lost Amway, I had lost Rotork, and I was heavily in debt and had to survive.” – James Dyson

“A meritocracy gives you the freedom to be yourself by eliminating superficial markers, so you are measured only by what you produce. In essence, it is an equalizer that focuses everybody on what’s important, so you have the opportunity to reveal your best. Once you’ve worked in a true meritocracy, it’s very hard to settle for anything else.” – Sam Zell

“A meritocracy gives you the freedom to be yourself by eliminating superficial markers, so you are measured only by what you produce. In essence, it is an equalizer that focuses everybody on what’s important, so you have the opportunity to reveal your best. Once you’ve worked in a true meritocracy, it’s very hard to settle for anything else.” – Sam Zell

“We suffer from knowing the numbers.” – Sam ZellSam Zell transformed the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector. A REIT is a company that does three things. Owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate. It allows investors to buy shares and invest in real estate. And they don’t purchase properties. The REIT must distribute most of its income to shareholders. He pioneered the public listing of REITs. So investors could access capital markets instead of relying on mortgage finan...

“We suffer from knowing the numbers.” – Sam ZellSam Zell transformed the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector. A REIT is a company that does three things. Owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate. It allows investors to buy shares and invest in real estate. And they don’t purchase properties. The REIT must distribute most of its income to shareholders. He pioneered the public listing of REITs. So investors could access capital markets instead of relying on mortgage finan...

“I'm sick and tired of listening to everyone talk about and commiserate over the end of newspapers. They ain’t ended and they’re not going to end. I think they have a great future.” – Sam Zell

“I'm sick and tired of listening to everyone talk about and commiserate over the end of newspapers. They ain’t ended and they’re not going to end. I think they have a great future.” – Sam Zell

“Risk is the ultimate differentiator.” – Sam ZellSam Zell owned Equity Office Properties Trust (EOP). He believed EOP was too large to sell. Unsolicited offers began in 2005. A bidding war for EOP changed his mind. He prioritized his shareholders’ returns. The Blackstone Group finalized a record $39 billion acquisition of EOP in 2007. It was right before the 2008 financial crisis. Zell always assessed downside risk first. His experience with Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc. exemplified this. He

“Risk is the ultimate differentiator.” – Sam ZellSam Zell owned Equity Office Properties Trust (EOP). He believed EOP was too large to sell. Unsolicited offers began in 2005. A bidding war for EOP changed his mind. He prioritized his shareholders’ returns. The Blackstone Group finalized a record $39 billion acquisition of EOP in 2007. It was right before the 2008 financial crisis. Zell always assessed downside risk first. His experience with Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc. exemplified this. He

Welcome to the 101st edition of Methods of Prosperity! Last week, we hit a milestone with our 100th issue, and I’m thrilled to share this journey with you. This week, let’s explore the common traits that define the world’s wealthiest individuals.

Welcome to the 101st edition of Methods of Prosperity! Last week, we hit a milestone with our 100th issue, and I’m thrilled to share this journey with you. This week, let’s explore the common traits that define the world’s wealthiest individuals.

The US economy under President Jimmy Carter was rough. Can you say “stagflation”? It was a great era for opportunistic investors. Sam Zell capitalized on distressed companies. Zell identified companies with large Net Operating Losses (NOLs) as undervalued assets. The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 extended NOL carry-forwards. Zell acquired struggling firms like Great American Mortgage and Investment (GAMI). Then he acquired Itel Corporation. Zell turned GAMI into a diversified holding com

The US economy under President Jimmy Carter was rough. Can you say “stagflation”? It was a great era for opportunistic investors. Sam Zell capitalized on distressed companies. Zell identified companies with large Net Operating Losses (NOLs) as undervalued assets. The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 extended NOL carry-forwards. Zell acquired struggling firms like Great American Mortgage and Investment (GAMI). Then he acquired Itel Corporation. Zell turned GAMI into a diversified holding com