I'm presuming this is a prior post of Jon's as the current date is after his passing, but regardless, sound advice. I'd add (I have a relative graduating from university today) to expect that adversity will certainly cross your path, and that it will not be anticipated. It'll be important at that time, after getting hit, to collect oneself and get off the mat. Perseverance, in life, love, career, can be a bigger contributor to long term success than pure smarts that wilt at the first encounter with adversity..
I watched that interview on CNBC. To cut to the chase, the math doesn't math. But if Cohen can convince enough people to drink that punch, he thinks he can get away with it. I strongly doubt it, and as Adam says, right now the market can's suspend reality either. Maybe Cohen thinks (incorrectly) that he's somehow channeling Musk, who isn't a stranger to aducatious comments. But beneath that bluster is an indeniable track record (Musk, not Cohen) that has paid off in the past.
First Elaine, belated condolences. I had no doubt HD would change without Jon's steady hand at the helm, but apologies on behalf of those who may have directed vitriol either at you or the site, which seems simply nuts. I'm still here as a reader, as I was way back in the day when Jon was at the WSJ. Sure, maybe it's a bit different, but still one of the very best personal finance sites out there. Best.
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I'm presuming this is a prior post of Jon's as the current date is after his passing, but regardless, sound advice. I'd add (I have a relative graduating from university today) to expect that adversity will certainly cross your path, and that it will not be anticipated. It'll be important at that time, after getting hit, to collect oneself and get off the mat. Perseverance, in life, love, career, can be a bigger contributor to long term success than pure smarts that wilt at the first encounter with adversity..
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I watched that interview on CNBC. To cut to the chase, the math doesn't math. But if Cohen can convince enough people to drink that punch, he thinks he can get away with it. I strongly doubt it, and as Adam says, right now the market can's suspend reality either. Maybe Cohen thinks (incorrectly) that he's somehow channeling Musk, who isn't a stranger to aducatious comments. But beneath that bluster is an indeniable track record (Musk, not Cohen) that has paid off in the past.
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First Elaine, belated condolences. I had no doubt HD would change without Jon's steady hand at the helm, but apologies on behalf of those who may have directed vitriol either at you or the site, which seems simply nuts. I'm still here as a reader, as I was way back in the day when Jon was at the WSJ. Sure, maybe it's a bit different, but still one of the very best personal finance sites out there. Best.
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