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Ziad K. Abdelnour is a Lebanese-American financier, author, and President of Blackhawk Partners, a family office. He is a seasoned figure in the world of private equity and merchant banking with a career spanning decades. Through his books and financial commentary, he shares his expertise on economic freedom and wealth creation. Abdelnour's journey in global finance serves as an inspiration for entrepreneurs and professionals aiming to navigate the complexities of the international business and investment landscape.
"The real measure of your "wealth" is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money."
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"The real measure of your "wealth" is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money."

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"Dream big, but stay humble."
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"Dream big, but stay humble."

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"Just because the past didn't turn out like you wanted it to, doesn't mean the future can't be better than you ever imagined."
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"Just because the past didn't turn out like you wanted it to, doesn't mean the future can't be better than you ever imagined."

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"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have left."
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"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have left."

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"Great companies are formed by great people. It's not about attracting great people, it's about retaining them."
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"Great companies are formed by great people. It's not about attracting great people, it's about retaining them."

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"Maturity comes with experience, not age."
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"Maturity comes with experience, not age."

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"Myth: US housing market is in recovery. Fact: Big banks have been hiding their bloated home inventory, seized by virtue of home foreclosures."
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"Myth: US housing market is in recovery. Fact: Big banks have been hiding their bloated home inventory, seized by virtue of home foreclosures."

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"You want something real bad? Go after it with ferocity like if your life depended on it and never ever surrender. Only a question of time."
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"You want something real bad? Go after it with ferocity like if your life depended on it and never ever surrender. Only a question of time."

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"Be dissatisfied with what is, but remain visionary of what can be done."
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"Be dissatisfied with what is, but remain visionary of what can be done."

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"We always look for operators with a combination of guts, passion and genius."
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"We always look for operators with a combination of guts, passion and genius."

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"Never blame anyone in life. The good people give you happiness. The worst people give you a lesson. The best people give you memories."
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"Never blame anyone in life. The good people give you happiness. The worst people give you a lesson. The best people give you memories."

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"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing - the ability to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."
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"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing - the ability to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."

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"Always remember: No matter how carefully you choose your words, they'll always end up being twisted by others."
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"Always remember: No matter how carefully you choose your words, they'll always end up being twisted by others."

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"I believe the people who are most successful are those committed to bringing out the best in other people through awakening & empowerment."
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"I believe the people who are most successful are those committed to bringing out the best in other people through awakening & empowerment."

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"Be a reflection of what you'd like to see in others. You get in return what you give."
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"Be a reflection of what you'd like to see in others. You get in return what you give."

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"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity, especially when it comes to bureaucrats in a government who has no clueabout money matters."
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"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity, especially when it comes to bureaucrats in a government who has no clueabout money matters."

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"The longer the explanation, the bigger the lie.... Always remember that."
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"The longer the explanation, the bigger the lie.... Always remember that."

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"Always remember: Power in the wrong hands can destroy the owner. The same power that gave victory to Samson is what destroyed him."
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"Always remember: Power in the wrong hands can destroy the owner. The same power that gave victory to Samson is what destroyed him."

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"Always Remember... Once You Give Up Your Rights, You Can Never Get Them Back. Once You Turn On That Police State, You Can Never Turn It Off."
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"Always Remember... Once You Give Up Your Rights, You Can Never Get Them Back. Once You Turn On That Police State, You Can Never Turn It Off."

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"Our debts don't leave us much in terms of choices. We can choose to pay now or try to pay later. But the longer we wait the steeper the bill."
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"Our debts don't leave us much in terms of choices. We can choose to pay now or try to pay later. But the longer we wait the steeper the bill."

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"I may die young, but at least I'll die smart.... If you can't be seven feet tall, be seven feet smart...Best advice I can ever give you."
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"I may die young, but at least I'll die smart.... If you can't be seven feet tall, be seven feet smart...Best advice I can ever give you."

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"One fake friend can do more harm than 10 enemies... Be smart choosing your friends."
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"One fake friend can do more harm than 10 enemies... Be smart choosing your friends."

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"You will never solve problems unless you face them head on."
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"You will never solve problems unless you face them head on."

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"Smart people think. Brave people talk. Great people act."
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"Smart people think. Brave people talk. Great people act."

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"Never worry about what you can't control...Focus on what you can."
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"Never worry about what you can't control...Focus on what you can."

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"Power lasts ten years, influence not more than a hundred."
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"Power lasts ten years, influence not more than a hundred."

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"Affordable Care Act" roll out isn't Obama's fault. It's what happens when you elect a President without any real-world business experience."
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"Affordable Care Act" roll out isn't Obama's fault. It's what happens when you elect a President without any real-world business experience."

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"Unfortunately most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply."
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"Unfortunately most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply."

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"5 rules to live a happier life: 1) Love yourself. 2) Do good. 3) Always forgive. 4) Harm no one. 5) Be positive."
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"5 rules to live a happier life: 1) Love yourself. 2) Do good. 3) Always forgive. 4) Harm no one. 5) Be positive."

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"There are situations where the best solution still doesn't make everyone happy. The trick is understanding what's best."
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"There are situations where the best solution still doesn't make everyone happy. The trick is understanding what's best."

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"The trouble with school is they give you the answer, then they give you the exam. That's not life...."
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"The trouble with school is they give you the answer, then they give you the exam. That's not life...."

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"If you make a hiring mistake, make the change quickly. Don't ignore problems. Don't assume it will get better."
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"If you make a hiring mistake, make the change quickly. Don't ignore problems. Don't assume it will get better."

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"The longer you fight, the stronger you become."
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"The longer you fight, the stronger you become."

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"Be careful who you trust, the devil was once an angel."
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"Be careful who you trust, the devil was once an angel."

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"Drugs have destroyed many people. But wrong government policies have destroyed many more."
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"Drugs have destroyed many people. But wrong government policies have destroyed many more."

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"Capitalism without Bankruptcy is like Catholicism without Hell."
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"Capitalism without Bankruptcy is like Catholicism without Hell."

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"A great leader has brains, vision, guts, values ... and a heart."
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"A great leader has brains, vision, guts, values ... and a heart."

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"Always remember... Perfection is not attainable, but if you chase perfection you can catch excellence and beyond. Be fearless..."
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"Always remember... Perfection is not attainable, but if you chase perfection you can catch excellence and beyond. Be fearless..."

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"When someone talks about their problems, it doesn't just mean they're complaining, it means they trust you enough to tell you."
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"When someone talks about their problems, it doesn't just mean they're complaining, it means they trust you enough to tell you."

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"Never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart."
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"Never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart."

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"If you need an alarm clock, you need a new job."
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"If you need an alarm clock, you need a new job."

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"I may not be the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick the smartest people to do business with and size them up very fast."
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"I may not be the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick the smartest people to do business with and size them up very fast."

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"Job tip: If you were the employer, what kind of person would you most desire as an employee? Be that person."
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"Job tip: If you were the employer, what kind of person would you most desire as an employee? Be that person."

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"There is something really good to say about humility. Being confident and humble is a great combination, maybe the best of all!"
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"There is something really good to say about humility. Being confident and humble is a great combination, maybe the best of all!"

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"You know you have a transparency problem when citizens of a democracy need to rely on WikiLeaks for details on changes to laws."
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"You know you have a transparency problem when citizens of a democracy need to rely on WikiLeaks for details on changes to laws."

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"Never forget who was with you from the start....The people who stick by you at your worst, deserve to enjoy being with you at your best."
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"Never forget who was with you from the start....The people who stick by you at your worst, deserve to enjoy being with you at your best."

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"Only idiots get bored when we've all got handheld devices containing infinite knowledge at our fingertips."
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"Only idiots get bored when we've all got handheld devices containing infinite knowledge at our fingertips."

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"Difference between being Rich and Being Wealthy? Time...Nothing is more important than TIME... can't buy it back ever."
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"Difference between being Rich and Being Wealthy? Time...Nothing is more important than TIME... can't buy it back ever."

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"Putting your pride first makes the results come in second, at best."
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"Putting your pride first makes the results come in second, at best."

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"I believe one of the best ways to achieve justice is to expose injustice."
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"I believe one of the best ways to achieve justice is to expose injustice."

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