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The #1 Piece of Advice You Need from a Fortune 500 CEO

Extreme crises require extreme advice.

That’s why I flew to New Orleans in 1996 to get counsel from a Fortune 500 CEO about a scary problem.

Best advice for crises
E. L. “Chick” Williamson/Delta Sky Magazine/March 1988

Ultimately, the problem was mitigated because of a tip from my father-in-law, E. L. “Chick” Williamson who was Chairman and CEO of the Louisiana Land and Exploration Company (LL&E).

I use this tip over and over to survive catastrophes.

You can too.

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24 Proven Strategies for a Long, Happy, and Successful Life

One of the most successful investment gurus ever asked that his 24 motivators for great success be read at his funeral service.

Successful Rules for Life
Richard Jenrette, Co-founder Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette/New York Times

Great leaders like Richard Jenrette, who co-founded Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette in 1959, often leave golden nuggets to help the rest of us find our way.

The 24 rules, which always sat on his desk, were read aloud.

They are entitled “What I Learned: 24 Rules for a Successful Life.”

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24 Proven Strategies for a Long, Happy, and Successful Life