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I help Christian Business owners overcome analysis paralysis to escape the rat race without compromising their faith using the 'Reborn Blueprint | Leadership Podcast Host & Speaker
"What's in your wallet? No, this isn't a Capital One Commercial. This past weekend, I embarked on an inspiring journey to New York City for a Christian Business conference, courtesy of Praxis and Believers in Business. During my time in NYC, I was fortunate to: - Absorb a wealth of life-changing lessons - Forge meaningful connections with brilliant Christian leaders - Cultivate new experiences, both individually and alongside individuals with whom I aim to foster enduring relationships. Among the myriad of insights gained, one resounding lesson stood out: life and business are akin to games. As we navigate through life, our "Player Level" ascends. We endeavor not only to amass financial wealth but also to enrich our networks, enhance our skills, and align with our missions. Every action we take to bolster these facets of our lives constitutes a deposit. Conversely, just as we withdraw from our financial accounts, we can also deplete our networks, time, and knowledge reserves. This notion is succinctly captured by Gary Vaynerchuk's "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" strategy. In his book, Gary Vaynerchuk emphasizes the importance of offering value before seeking reciprocation from your audience. So I pose the question once more... What's in your wallet?"
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"Then finally we speak with Rob Larson, a professor of #economics at Tacoma Community College and author of Bit Tyrants: The Political Economy of Silicon Valley and Capitalism vs. Freedom: The Toll Road to Serfdom. He writes for Jacobin and Dollars & Sense, and is the House Economist for Current Affairs magazine. His latest book is Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do with Their Money, and Why You Should Hate Them Even More and we examine how bilious #billionaires like #ElonMusk have become more influential than world leaders." https://lnkd.in/eaxdXQkE
How Bilious Billionaires Like Musk Are More Influential Than World Leaders by Background Briefing with Ian Masters
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Financial stress is one of the single most impactful stressors in modern society. It takes only one event, like a global pandemic, to throw our entire lives into chaos and uncertainty as our financial stability wanes. Learning the impacts of #financialstress on our #mentalhealth and learning about financial management can help us mitigate these events. #holistichealth #mentalfitness So join us for the Real Men Real Talk: Dollars & Sense to learn how to improve your mental fitness and financial literacy!
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Join the African American Male Wellness Agency on Saturday March 23, 10 AM, at Greenhouse Intl Church, for our next Real Men Real Talk, as we identify a pathway to financial empowerment and freedom at: "Real Men Real Talk: Dollars & Sense"! This FREE event will inspire you to unlock your potential with expert-led seminars on budgeting, investing, and entrepreneurship, with hands-on interactive workshops, and networking opportunities and a highly anticipated panel discussion, "Making Dollars Make Sense: Financial Empowerment Strategies for Black Men", with guest panelists, Dorian Cockrell, MPA, VP Global Philanthropy, JP Morgan Chase, Martel B. Matthews, CEO Good Feeling Hemp & COO The New Black Wall St., Marcus Bowers Owner & Co-Founder She’s Happy Hair, LaRonn Harris, Southwest & Midwest Director, Atlantic Records, and moderator, Dr. Jei Pearcey, CEO & Founder | Cosmi Thought Architecture. If you're ready to redefine your financial destiny and make an impact, click the link below to reserve your space today, and let's make financial independence a reality together. https://bit.ly/49nkDNy Your future is calling. Answer it at "Real Men Real Talk: Dollars & Sense". #realmenrealtalk #DollarsAndSense #aamwaHouston #AAMWA #FinancialEmpowerment #AfricanAmericanMen #FinancialLiteracy #WealthCreation #Entrepreneurship #Budgeting101 #InvestingForSuccess #BuildingALegacy #WellnessAndProsperity
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I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I couldn't help but feel that the WSJ's article was sensationalism, not substantive reporting. It seemed more fitting for a Page Six or TMZ headline, designed to stir up disdain rather than discourse. Our company hosts private meetings with powerful people all the time and there isn't anything nefarious happening... Believe it or not, most of them just want to make friends, or enjoy lunch without being pitched or pictured. I get it. People don't feel bad for billionaires -- but, money isn't everything. Privacy, knowing who your real friends are, safety, security (things the average person doesn't have to consider 24/7) is exhausting. It's strenuous. It steals joy and causes chaos. Some of my friends like to come over just so they can play board games and be a "normal person" again. It's an isolating life - so if they want to get together and giggle - I say more power to them. Everything doesn't need to be available for public consumption. . . . . #trending #news #wsj #ceo #vip #entrepreneur #events #pr #publicrelations #finance #billionaire #millionaire #wealth #elite #luxury
The Secret Retreats That Have CEOs, VIPs and Billionaires Jockeying for Invites
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On the last day of Black History Month, I would be remiss not to mention the impact Reginald Lewis had on my future. Lewis is the author of the book "Why should White Guys have all of the fun". His story of going from lawyer to Entrepreneur inspired me to pursue ventures at a high level, leading to the founding of my company, DatumNexus®. www.datumnexus.co #mergersandacquisitions #dataintegrity #artificialintelligence
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Here Are The Black People Who Made Forbes’ 2023 Billionaires List By Collins Badewa https://lnkd.in/eWd6UiPk It is no secret that the Black community has long been underrepresented in the field of business. However, this is slowly changing, as evidenced by the 2023 Forbes Billionaires List which was released on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. This year, there are 16 Black billionaires on the list, with a combined net worth of over $60 billion. While this is still a relatively small number compared to the overall list of 2,640 billionaires, it is a significant increase from the mere three black billionaires that were on the list in 2013. The Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially been eclipsed as the richest person in the world by French luxury goods entrepreneur Bernard Arnault. With a $211 billion fortune, the 74-year-old engineer tops Forbes’ list of billionaires for 2023, overtaking Musk, who was first last year and is now in second place, by $31 billion. Among the Black Billionaires on the list are a mix of familiar names and newcomers. Jay-Z has been named one of the world’s billionaires on Forbes’ list. The rap icon and successful entrepreneur was ranked #1217 as a result of his several successful endeavors, including his most recent choice to sell his stake in a liquor company. Roc Nation artist Rihanna is listed at #2020, mostly because of her Fenty Beauty brand. Her net worth is reportedly $1.4 billion this year. Just as we have wealthier people on the list, there are people who have also fallen off the revered annual list. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, fell off Forbes’ billionaire’s list after losing about $1.6 billion of his net worth when he lost several business deals following his antisemitic comments. Ye is not the only person to fall off the list. In fact, 254 one-time billionaires are no longer. What is most encouraging about this trend is that it is not limited to the United States. Nigeria, for instance, is home to three of the 16 Black billionaires on the list. Aliko Dangote—the richest man in Africa—is the richest Black man in the world, with a net worth of an impressive $14.2 billion. Other African billionaires that made the list include Patrice Motsepe and Mike Adenuga. The 2023 Forbes Billionaires List is a testament to the growing wealth and success of black people around the world. As the list continues to grow, it is clear that black people are becoming an increasingly powerful force around the globe. Here are the Black people on Forbes 2023 Billionaires’ list... # 1. Aliko Dangote # 124 -Net worth: $14.2 B -Industry: Manufacturing -Profile: Aliko Dangote acquired his wealth through his successful career as a businessman and entrepreneur in the manufacturing and commodities industries...continued on the link. This article is reprinted with permission from StyleRave.com. Please see this link for full article, photos and other links: https://lnkd.in/eWd6UiPk
Here Are The Black People Who Made Forbes' 2023 Billionaires List
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There is no place in the world I would rather live, raise my family, receive an education, and build my career than the United States of America. In his seminal 1962 book “Capitalism and Freedom" Nobel Laureate (The Nobel Prize) Milton Friedman wrote: “Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.” Free markets are fraught, and Capitalism generates many negative byproducts. Economic inequality is central and must be addressed by our larger system of governance and laws. Friedman wrote his book during the Cold War when the world warred over Democratic/Capitalist values versus Communist ideologies. Democracy and Capitalism won. I think that is good. Despite our many present challenges and the angry debates that ensue, I firmly believe that the United States is the greatest place in the world to raise and educate a family, seek healthcare for our most pressing ailments, start a business, and grow a career. Just look at what we engage in and observe across LinkedIn each week. Reading what LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman has written on the challenges of Capitalism and how we can solve these problems is totally worth the time and will definitely teach you something new. And so, despite the need for new, creative solutions to our many problems, and despite all the vitriol that will rage in this election year, I’m taking this 4th of July, as I do every 4th of July, to be grateful for the opportunity this country has given to me; to my wife who migrated here from Mexico and has built an incredible career; and to all the opportunities that my daughter and step-children will receive simply by being American citizens, working hard, becoming educated, and believing in what they can accomplish in collaboration with their family, friends and someday colleagues. Free markets reinforce freedom and much of what is best about our founding documents and ideology. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and family business owners are foundational to what makes America a wonderful place to live. The diversity of places these groups are from, their educations, and their thinking are absolutely inspiring. It gives me joy to observe and engage with them. Happy 4th everyone! I hope it’s a terrific, peaceful, and fun day. John "The Fourth of July, 1916" Childe Hassam #4th #holiday #4thofjuly #familybusiness #smallbusiness #gratitude
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Even the most intelligent people may fall prey to behavioural bias and lack of diversification. Did you know that even Isaac Newton, one of the brightest minds in history known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation, was not immune to financial missteps? Yes, the same Newton who unravelled the mysteries of nature ended up losing a fortune in the South Sea stock bubble—the trending investment of his era. While Newton initially gained on the stock and sold out, he was subsequently drawn back in at bubble levels, leading to a large loss. This shows how anyone, however intelligent and professional in their areas of expertise, might benefit from sound independent investment advice (which helps to remove emotion). At St. James's Place – Asia & Middle East, we provide the guidance that perhaps Newton might have benefited from. Following the link to find out how we can help you make informed investment choices: https://lnkd.in/gebJ39rd #SJPAsia #WealthManagement #BehaviouralFinance
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"THE WORLD IS THE BEST IT HAS EVER BEEN"? Good afternoon. With the 80th anniversary of D-Day the other day and having also listened to one of Dan Carlin’s exceptional “Hardcore History” podcasts recently, which dealt with the abject horrors of what combatants went through in the Pacific (in places like Iwo Jima) – I was reminded powerfully of just how incredibly fortunate so many of us are today as compared to so many other times in human history. This sense has been compounded by the daily deluge of negativity and conflict dredged up by the UK election, particularly after the news today that trust in our politicians and our entire political (and economic) system has sunk to an all-time low. All of this reminded me of a piece I wrote a few years ago making the case that “the world is the best it has ever been.” I thought I’d repost that today with the hope that it might serve in even a small way as an antidote to the entirely erroneous belief that everything is just awful. One of the most powerful cognitive biases we have as human beings is something called “the hedonic treadmill” – basically the idea that we assimilate and adjust to our reality very quickly and so often take even fantastic progress for granted as a result. I believe that this is something we need to be aware of and guard against. Even if everything is far from perfect, I think we need to dwell a little more on just how far we have come and how lucky we are compared to the vast majority of our species who ever lived. If we fail to recognise this reality, we risk forgetting many of the most important lessons of history and sliding back towards the horrors of war and / or the misery, insecurity and poverty that happens when governments get too big. I hope you like it – or find it vaguely interesting and uplifting at the very least. https://lnkd.in/e_XQjQey #worldpeace #innovation #future #markets #economy #economics #investing #money #jobs #finance #personalfinance #AI #bitcoin #share #property #financialeducation #financialliteracy
The World is the Best it has Ever Been...
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This question presented by Fast Company forces us to think of the reasons why VCs are not funding black founders at the same rates as others - there are many systemic issues (historical inequalities, biases in investment decision-making, and a lack of representation in key positions within the financial sector to name a few). Sam Bankman-Fried is mentioned in the article, and if you investigate his family's connections, you'll see that he has access to politicians and leaders with great influence. Addressing the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs, in part, involves recognizing another unique challenge we face in accessing traditional networks. While expanding one’s network is beneficial, it’s important to acknowledge that breaking into established networks often presents significant barriers. This is where I’d like to shine the spotlight on what @Luke Cooper is doing with @Latimer Ventures as they are fostering inclusive environments for Black founders within the venture capital community. These types of initiatives directly connect Black entrepreneurs with investors and mentors, as well as encouraging venture capital firms to actively seek diversity in their portfolios. This proactive stance can create more equitable opportunities and help bridge the networking gap that often times leads to AUM. #VC #Networking #Entreprenuer
Op-ed: Why do VCs fund founders like Sam Bankman-Fried and Elizabeth Holmes but not Black entrepreneurs?
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