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Professional athletes require unique financial planning due to the amount of compensation and timing of the earning career. Athletes, with their families, should create a financial plan that spans the playing career, transition to post-play career and long-term life goals.

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“What is it you think you have that’s made you successful?” (Minute 10:00)

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Race to the South Pole (1911): Roald Amundsen v. Robert Falcon Scott (Minute 7:10)

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“It requires insulating yourself from popular opinion.” Warren Buffett

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Circle of Competence: Buffett and Munger

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On Competitive Advantage: Warren Buffett

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“Everytime you appoint a new person that’s never had big capital allocation experience it’s like rolling the dice. We are way better off having done it for so long. The decisions blend. The one feature that comes through is the continuous learning.” Charlie Munger

An excellent read is the The Tao of Charlie Munger, by David Clark, which is a compilation of quotes by Mr. Munger. The title is available on Audible.com.

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“The decisions blend. The one feature that comes through is the continuous learning.” Charlie Munger

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“You guys, got to be ready. I mean like I said, I don’t care if you get slapped in the face, clawed in the eye. You got to remember, hey, I am not going to try it next year. This is the one you have to get after.” Dan Gable

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“But you wrestle harder because of it, then you have a very good chance.” Dan Gable

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On Ego and Cultivating Quality: Josh Waitzkin

Mr. Waitzkin’s book, The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance, is on my top five book list. Available on Audible.com.

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“What is the one psychological test that correlates with success in life?” The Marshmallow Test with Dr. Michio Kaku

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Market, Industry, Company.

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On Choosing Managers: Warren Buffett (1994)

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“You’ll never outperform your inner circle.” Coach John Wooden

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On Business Moats: Warren Buffett (1999)

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Fears can be false constructs. What you want maybe on the other side of fear.

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With scrambled eggs you have to regulate the heat. Fold in some shredded Parmesan cheese for extra yum.

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