The Mommy State

Rule number one – sometimes you lose and don’t get a trophy. Rule number two – when you lose and you don’t get a trophy remember the feeling, work harder next time and if still lose, repeat and do it again eventually you should win. However, everyone is not entitled to a trophy! Do you hear that soccer moms and dads across the land? We are raising a bunch of kids that simply think everyone gets a trophy no matter if they win or lose. There is a growing sense of entitlement among kids today that they deserve something shiny just for showing up and putting on their cleats. Well […]

To Link In, or Not to Link In – This Is Part Two

First, I apologize for not writing over the last couple of weeks. I’ve been preoccupied with finishing the Second Edition of The Fundamentals of Hedge Fund Management. I handed in the book today, so now I have plenty of time to resume my blogging activities. Also, I apologize for the last post being one about Star Jones. Okay, now that I have completed the pleasantries, on to business: They say that if you live long enough, you’ll experience everything. Well, a week ago, it happened. I got a very simple, not elegant, email from someone I went to college with. I knew the person, not well; I don’t think I […]