Warren Buffett
Quote of the Week: Warren Buffett Says …
“If you get to my age in life and nobody thinks well of you, I don’t care how big your bank account is, your life is a disaster.” Warren Buffett speaking to Georgia Tech students in 2003. He was asked what had been his greatest success and greatest failure. I was amazed when I read […]
Are you a Boomer or a Gloomer?
Boomers and Gloomers! They seem to be everywhere in the property investment world these days. By the way, my question is not totally fair. After all, you may be neither a Boomer or a Gloomer. But, let me explain what I mean by Boomer and Gloomer … Boomers Boomers proclaim the market is great. Great […]
What is the secret to success?
Do you know? I don’t. But, I think I found a key ingredient. The main item. The “long pole in the tent” if you will. Where did I find it? In a book. What book? The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life It’s on page 623. Right at the bottom. Again, like most […]
What is a Qualified Financial Advisor?
In the February 2011 Australian Property Investor (API) magazine, Christopher Joye in his article “Here are my top investment tips” gives some advice as follows: “Before proceeding with any investment, I would encourage you to consult with a qualified financial advisor.” So, I quickly set out to discover what is a so-called “Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA)?”
Swimming Naked in Alice Springs – Part II
“You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.” Warren Buffet, 28 Feb 2002, Chairman’s Letter to the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders. Setting: In my previous article “Swimming Naked in Alice Springs” I told you I’d follow up and let you know how the project finished up. Well, this article is the […]