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"An informative look at the 10 ways successful people build and sustain wealth How is it that some people appear to consistently make all the right decisions where money is concerned, while others, who diligently follow the technical advice of financial experts never seem to be able to dig themselves out of debt and build sustainable wealth? After examining the diverse clientele David Reiser has cultivated over the past 25 years as a professional wealth manager, the authors distilled 10 organic characteristics that separated highly successful individuals and families from those who have continually fared less favorably. These 10 timeless virtues, traditionally taught and modeled by parents and other accessible mentors, have become fundamentally extinct in America. The current generation is increasingly being seduced by pervasive media messages that promote entitlement, instant gratification, and an expectation of fame and wealth regardless of achievement-all of which contributes to a palpable sense of moral and social emptiness in our country. In heartwarming letters to their teenage sons, the authors: Discuss the importance of each of the 10 virtues, include profiles of compelling role models from within their own lives who personify each of these characteristics. Interweave life lessons on work, money, attitude and philosophy with real-life success stories. Letters from Home is a decidedly unconventional personal finance book"--
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Introduction xi
1 Education 1
John Dodig: Maverick Educator 2 Hard Work 17
Eli Zabar: Hard Work Reaps Rewards 3 Recognizing Opportunity 35
David Cohen: Navigating the Sea of Success
Tim Brabham: Opportunity Maker 4 Realistic Vision 59
Kate & Matt Jennings: Delicious Visionaries 5 Integrity & Positive Attitude 79
Ellis Waldman: Leading With Integrity
Marucha Andrzejewski: Looking Forward, Moving Forward 6 Resilience & Accountability 105
Patrick Ciriello: Keeping Things in Perspective
Mike Nardone: Head Down, Chin Up 7 Self-Discipline & Patience 135
Amy & Howie Blustein: Prudent Savers, Thoughtful Spenders
Mary & Alberto Lobo: Epitome of the American Dream 8 Harmonious Balance 161
Stefani Phipps: Living a Yin-Yang Life 9 Kindness & Gratitude 183
Linda & Dan Kortick: Giving Back to Community
Meredith Fried: A Friend Indeed 10 Courage & Living Without Regrets 215
Alysa Mendelson Graf: The Courage to Follow Your Heart
Ina Garten: Jumping Off Cliffs Epilogue 239
Acknowledgments 243
About the Authors 246
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David Reiser (Westport, CT) is a vp at Citi Smith Barney with some $200 million assets under his management. Prior to joining this firm in 2008, Reiser was Senior Vice Presidents-Investments at PaineWebber Inc.?in Providence, Rhode Island.
Andrea R. Reiser?(Westport, CT) has developed and implemented award-winning marketing communications programs for clients in a variety of industries. She is founder and President of Image Communications, a copywriting and graphic design firm and an active blogger at domesticbloggess.com and arefootcontessaproject.com.
