If everybody followed the rules, nothing would ever change. Without change there would be no progress — Ziad K. Abdelnour Change Copy Share Image
“Just because the past didn't turn out like you wanted it to, doesn't mean the future can't be better than you ever… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Future Copy Share Image
“Figure out what you do best, and build a team second to none around that... # 1 Requirement in building first class companies.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Companies Copy Share Image
“The only reason people hold onto memories is because memories are the only things that don't change, even when everyone else does.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Memories Copy Share Image
“An idea is like a virus. Resilient. Highly contagious. The smallest seed of an idea can grow. It can grow to define...or… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Contagious Copy Share Image
“People comment today that we shouldn't focus on money so much but rather think of our fellow people who are less fortunate.… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Baloney Copy Share Image
Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Betrayal Copy Share Image
Fake people talk about other people being fake. Real people worry about their business, and no one else's. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Business Copy Share Image
Don’t be afraid to make people mad. Your honesty will inspire your true followers. I piss off tons of people every day. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Every day Copy Share Image
“Root cause of inequality is the mass scale digital disruption advantage as means of wealth creation is concentrated.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Advantage Copy Share Image
“Funny how the U.S. sends in the military to fight “terrorists” in any country which has resources we want…” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Israel Copy Share Image
“This Syrian circus/crisis we are going through is hilarious... It’s like watching some thug killing another person and asking him for his… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Comedy Copy Share Image
“Remember this... People too weak to follow their own dreams, will always find a way to discourage yours.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Discourage Copy Share Image
“The Fed’s policies have been an unqualified success for financiers and an abject failure for the bottom 99.5% who have to work… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Failure Copy Share Image
“The more we ignore Assad and negotiate an appeasement with Iran, the more Sunni and Shia extremists will multiply and flood Syria.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Assad Copy Share Image
“Behind each person is an utter mystery, supreme value. The more we recognize this the better we ALL get.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Recognize Copy Share Image
Power doesn't always roar...The art of exerting power is an art used in doses - the more hidden it is the more… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Art Copy Share Image
“The new source of power is not money in the hands of a few, but information in the hands of many. Educate… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Empower Copy Share Image
“I am afraid the greatest prison that people live in is the fear what other people think... Grow up & lose the fear.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Fear Copy Share Image
“I only back people with track record who can execute ruthlessly and flawlessly... Real killers...no matter the industry or company geography” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Backing Copy Share Image
Thanks to the people that walked in to my life and made it better. And thanks to the ones who walked out… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Gratitude Copy Share Image
“Funny how so many rookies out there still judge condition of the US economy on the rigged "stock market". I frankly find… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Customer Copy Share Image
“Never make fun of people who are different...unless they have more money, power and influence. Then you must.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Fun Copy Share Image
“Don't ever confuse my personality with my attitude. My personality is who I am. My attitude always depends on who you are.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Attitude Copy Share Image
“The debt ceiling is not what causes our problems, it's the only thing that might help solve our problems.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Debt Copy Share Image
“Make decisions even with incomplete info. You'll never have all the info you need. What matters is what you do with the… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Decisions Copy Share Image
You can't make people work harder. People have to want to work hard and make a difference. Purpose matters. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Differences Copy Share Image
Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important. Capture the good times. And if things don't work out, just take another… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Camera Copy Share Image
“Your best friends should bring out the best in you. If they don't, lose them; they are no friends.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Best friend Copy Share Image
If someone is going out of his way to ignore you, he is not ignoring you, he is obsessed by you. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Ignore Copy Share Image
“I believe the free enterprise system is not an economic alternative. It's a moral imperative.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Alternative Copy Share Image
“Lots of folks want success without sacrifice. Life doesn't work that way. Be willing to pay the price for your dreams.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Dreams Copy Share Image
“Our education system is today run by left-wing elitists who believe the US is too big, too arrogant, and must be reigned-in...… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Arrogant Copy Share Image
“Never look at an opportunity at face value & pass it on that basis. Examine the income vs. the profit vs. expenses… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Decision Copy Share Image
“I wish politicians the world over would stop claiming credit for economic growth that happens despite them, not because of them. Grow… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Economic growth Copy Share Image
“Job tip: If you were the employer, what kind of person would you most desire as an employee? Be that person.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Employee Copy Share Image
“We need to empower every single child no matter who you are, no matter where you come from to have the best… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Best education Copy Share Image
“How you gather, manage and use intel in life determines whether you win or lose. That's the # 1 rule for the… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Business Copy Share Image
“Did anyone of those bullish investors ever think what would happen to the Treasury market if the Fed ever became a net… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Bonds Copy Share Image
“If there's a proven track record, the odds are higher that success can be repeated. This is what we investors always hope… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Investing Copy Share Image