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Q&A
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“Hard work pays off.” LaDainian Tomlinson’s mantra always stuck with me. It’s as true for an investor as it is on a football field – there’s no substitute for putting in the effort, even when no one’s watching and the outcome is uncertain.
What was your first investment?
I resold tickets in high school to events across the New York area near where I grew up, but the week before LeBron signed with the Miami Heat, I made my first real investment: four Heat season tickets. After he signed, ticket prices soared. I spent the next few years managing a network of customers across Miami, while also catching some memorable moments in person, like Ray Allen’s shot to tie the Spurs in Game 6 and the Heat winning Game 7. It hooked me on investing and temporarily expanded my sports team allegiances.
What’s your favorite book and why?
Forty Days by Bob Simon. He was my godfather and a CBS correspondent who worked alongside my parents at CBS News and 60 Minutes. The book is his account of being held captive in Iraq for forty days during the Gulf War. It’s a powerful reminder of how much perspective and resilience matter when things don’t go as planned, and how having the right team around you makes all the difference.
