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Experience and good instincts/personal qualities go hand in hand, in my opinion. Experience comes from observing what works and what not - it's not necessarily a matter of age. If you keep your eyes and mind open, you'll raise experience faster. Don't do the same mistake twice.

And - don't forget to have fun.

In an investment gathering in November I was congratulated for helping others. That felt good. Experience is making note of such things and letting it affect our behaviour (in the same gathering, I made a not-so good pitch. learning from that, too. :)


I especially liked the "Have An Uncanny Ability To Say No".

Will keep a tag to this set and revisit it at least yearly. It's a good reminder of how to keep growing - and in the right direction.

Had at least one "should have said no" in the prior year. 6000 eur to visual planning from which we ended up using the logo only. Should have said no. :&


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