Wall Street Leadership Lessons: From Mope to Managing Director | Authority Magazine Feature

The broken clock strikes again! From the backroom to the fairy tale, I’ve seen a lot in my day. That’s why I was enthused to be able to speak to Authority Magazine about some of my experiences in the Finance Industry. Pro Tip: Some stains don’t come out. Preview it below, read it over hea, or if you have devolved into visuals only, take a look at this video on my Youtube channel over here. 

From Staten Island Snow Shoveler to Wall Street Hustler

Since I am marketing a book on how to succeed on Wall st, it was a good synergy to be able to talk about what it takes to be successful in finance. I told them, if you are looking for financial advice, I’m not your guy. But success in Finance is about much more than Dollar Signs. It's about perspective, more than market analysis and yield to maturity. It's about maturing to be able to yield something positive. The work ethic comes from hunger and guidance, so if it's shoveling that feeds that fire of intrinsic motivation, then I feed it. I walk backwards into all my problems now, Ass first, saving the best for last. 

For whatever reason, the smarter the IQ usually, the lower the EQ. This is where being a Moron has helped me out the most. It wasn’t about the fancy degree or the whale on your belt. Success comes from  knowing what you don’t know, and being able and willing to admit it. I am pitching Gratitude and Humility, and I throw it over the middle every time. And if that snow needs melting, I get in the sauna to heat it up. 

Five Keys to Financial Success and Survival Tactics

In my Authority Magazine interview, I broke down the real keys to succeeding in finance without losing your soul:

1. Learn to Love the Punch: Every setback is a setup for a comeback. What doesn’t snap the rubber band, propels it forward.Getting punched in the face allows you to confront your own mind in a unique way. 

2. Build Trust Like a Brick Wall: One solid decision, one kept promise at a time. Without trust, you're just another guy in an expensive suit making empty promises.

3. Know Your Worth: Either you are setting the price or its being set on you. I learned this shoveling driveways, making bonds 2ways. White Glove Premium service commands premium rates. Don't let anyone tell you differently.

4. Embrace Discomfort: Buckle-up Buttercup, this ride doesn't always go where you think-or want. But once you’ve strapped in for the ride, accept it and learn to adapt. Adaptation is the superpower of the successful. Unless you wanna go the way of the dinosaur. 

5. Create REALationships: Not connections, not networks - real, human relationships. In this case technology is not your friend. From Eye contact to a Handshake and Live Concerts to Shared mixtapes, be a Real guy. Be imperfect and fallible. Yea, that whole thinking backwards thing again. 

   
   

Beyond the Bottom Line: A New Movement in Finance

But here's where it gets interesting. When they asked about what movement I'd want to inspire, I didn't spew the usual garbage about market disruption or technological innovation. Instead, I talked about something revolutionary in finance: actually staying alive long enough to enjoy your success.

We're talking about building a culture where:

• Mental health isn't just a buzzword

• Wellness isn't something you postpone until retirement

• Success doesn't require sacrificing your soul

• Walking backward through traffic isn't considered crazy (okay, maybe a little)

The Real Talk About Wall Street Leadership

Look, if you want to read about a Wall Street veteran who admits to learning his best business lessons from acts like shoveling snow and splitting his pants in client meetings, check out the full interview in Authority Magazine. It's probably the only finance article you'll read this year that mentions both parasympathetic sighs and mixtapes. 

Want more unfiltered wisdom about surviving Wall Street without losing your soul (or your pants)? Grab my book, "How to Succeed on Wall Street and Why You Absolutely Should Not Do It." Or don't. I'm not your financial advisor. I am just a guy trying to tell it straight, no chaser.  

P.S. The Playlist for the book Rocks. (yes, I said playlist and shouldn’t all books now come with them?)

Remember: Success isn't about having all the answers — it's about being honest enough to admit when you're as clueless as everyone else, and resilient enough to figure it out anyway. Perspective is a choice and Success is a Consequence. You get to decide what. 

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