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."
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have left."
"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."
"Be dissatisfied with what is, but remain visionary of what can be done."
"We always look for operators with a combination of guts, passion and genius."
"Never blame anyone in life. The good people give you happiness. The worst people give you a lesson. The best people give you memories."
"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing - the ability to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."
"Always remember: No matter how carefully you choose your words, they'll always end up being twisted by others."
"I believe the people who are most successful are those committed to bringing out the best in other people through awakening & empowerment."
"Be a reflection of what you'd like to see in others. You get in return what you give."
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity, especially when it comes to bureaucrats in a government who has no clueabout money matters."
"The longer the explanation, the bigger the lie.... Always remember that."
"Always remember: Power in the wrong hands can destroy the owner. The same power that gave victory to Samson is what destroyed him."
"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."
"One fake friend can do more harm than 10 enemies... Be smart choosing your friends."
"Never worry about what you can't control...Focus on what you can."
"Unfortunately most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply."
"If you make a hiring mistake, make the change quickly. Don't ignore problems. Don't assume it will get better."
"Drugs have destroyed many people. But wrong government policies have destroyed many more."
"Capitalism without Bankruptcy is like Catholicism without Hell."
"A great leader has brains, vision, guts, values ... and a heart."
"Always remember... Perfection is not attainable, but if you chase perfection you can catch excellence and beyond. Be fearless..."
"Job tip: If you were the employer, what kind of person would you most desire as an employee? Be that person."
"There is something really good to say about humility. Being confident and humble is a great combination, maybe the best of all!"
"You know you have a transparency problem when citizens of a democracy need to rely on WikiLeaks for details on changes to laws."
"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."
"Only idiots get bored when we've all got handheld devices containing infinite knowledge at our fingertips."