“There are so many mistakes you can learn only by making them yourself. There is no substitute for experience.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Experience Copy Share Image
“When you stop grabbing for things, sometimes the world just hands them to you, instead. Focusing on others is true success.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Grabbing Copy Share Image
“Swag is not about what you want people to think about you, its already knowing what they think about you.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Swag Copy Share Image
“In a victory speech, I always like to thank the opposition, because without their help and stupidity, I couldn’t have won.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Communication Copy Share Image
Lebanese freedom of speech : You get to say whatever you like as long as the authorities approve of it... Hilarious. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Authority Copy Share Image
“Wanna run a killer business? Design it from the start so that it's leverageable, expandable, predictable & financeable - & you're unstoppable.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Business Copy Share Image
“At $4 trillion, and roughly only $55 billion in equity, the Fed is leveraged about 77-to-1. They define the word "leverage” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Fed Copy Share Image
“I don’t see any dearth of women leaders, it’s a question of what we consider a woman leader.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Death Copy Share Image
“I believe the lion’s share of the history of the 21st century is going to play out in the Asian Pacific region… — Ziad K. Abdelnour 21st century Copy Share Image
“The natural state of our economy is prosperity. Freedom guarantees that. The only force capable of undermining it is government.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Economics Copy Share Image
“If you’re going to do something, do something that matters. Don't waste your time doing stupid things with even bigger losers going… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Losers Copy Share Image
“There are situations where the best solution still doesn't make everyone happy. The trick is understanding what's best.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Best Copy Share Image
“Risk is what you control and fortune is really all about risk. Bottom Line: Fortune comes from big money bets on very… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Bets Copy Share Image
“Nothing ever stays the same. Just because things aren't good now doesn't mean they will be that way forever…Never quit.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Forever Copy Share Image
“You know you have a transparency problem when citizens of a democracy need to rely on WikiLeaks for details on changes to… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Democracy Copy Share Image
“Words are useless without action. Stop fantasizing and just DO it. Be a "game changer" or get played like an idiot.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Action Copy Share Image
People are not who they say but rather who their actions reveal them to be…Be smart about it. Don't fall for the… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Action Copy Share Image
“Frankly speaking, making money isn't hard in itself... What's real hard is to earn it doing something worth devoting one's life to” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Making money Copy Share Image
“Either find a way, or make one…You can bend but you can never break if you want to achieve excellence.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Achieve Copy Share Image
“Don't chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing and work hard. The right people will come to you and stay.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Chase Copy Share Image
“Our debts don't leave us much in terms of choices. We can choose to pay now or try to pay later. But… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Bill Copy Share Image
“If riding the bus or the subway doesn't incentivize you to improve your station in life, nothing will.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Driver Copy Share Image
“What's wealth but the means of expanding one's life? Why the constant wealth bashing nowadays?” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Money Copy Share Image
“The wise never confuse information or data, however prodigious or cleverly deployed, with comprehensive knowledge or wisdom...Be wise.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Knowledge wisdom Copy Share Image
“Fight not for your own abundance, but for the abundance of others & you'll see how your life will turn around.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Abundance Copy Share Image
“Building a business doesn't mean getting venture capital funding. It means finding customers and making money.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Building a business Copy Share Image
“You need to be loyal to the people who have helped you in the past & gave you a break when you… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Break Copy Share Image
“A simple "I'm proud of you" does wonders. It's something that we don't get to hear a lot, and probably what we… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Proud Copy Share Image
There's a story behind every person. There's a reason why they're the way they are. Think about that before you judge anyone. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Behinds Copy Share Image
“There is something really good to say about humility. Being confident and humble is a great combination, maybe the best of all!” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Confidence Copy Share Image
“Until Americans stop getting distracted by the Republicans v/s Democrats melodrama, America will move forward towards war, empire & eventually collapse.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Democrats Copy Share Image
“There's no such thing as a perfect relationship. It's about finding someone who matches you and will go through everything without giving… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Giving up Copy Share Image
“Would the child you were yesterday admire the person you are today? If not, adjust for desired results.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Admire Copy Share Image
“For Lebanon to have any future, gotta adopt a resolute policy v/s terrorism. Whoever plots against the land should bear the consequences.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Future Copy Share Image
“If you have the guts to do anything,then you better save enough to face the consequences. Becoming bigger than life requires guts… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Bigger than life Copy Share Image
I learned over the years never to correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man, and he will… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Appreciate Copy Share Image
“If you make a hiring mistake, make the change quickly. Don’t ignore problems. Don’t assume it will get better.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Change Copy Share Image
“When someone talks about their problems, it doesn't just mean they're complaining, it means they trust you enough to tell you.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Trust Copy Share Image
Always remember... How you handle obstacles will always be a key factor in determining your ability to achieve success. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Ability Copy Share Image
“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful idiots are always asking, "What's in it for me"?” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Help others Copy Share Image
