A Teachers Teacher: An Interview with A Remarkable Teacher by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

I met Carmela Malkin-Kuhn over 25 years ago when our youngest son Eddie was in her Kindergarten class at the JCC. She greeted her students at the door with a smile on her face looking calm and serene.

You’ve heard the saying “I learned everything I need to know in my Kindergarten class”. In her class it was true! Through her motivation, encouragement, and inspiration she inspired our Eddie to have a true enjoyment of mathematics that all began in her class when he was 5 years old.

Dr. Madeline Frank: “Where were you born and where did you grow up? Were your parents’ teachers, did they motivate and inspire you, and do you have any siblings?”    

Mrs. Carmela Malkin -Kuhn: “I was born in Brooklyn, New York in the middle of a blizzard in 1956.   My parents were not educators; however, they were wonderful storytellers and enjoyed telling us about their childhood, their love story and yes about us.”

Mrs. Malkin-Kuhn: “I have one younger brother who from a very early age was my student.”  

“Yes, even in my youngest years I wanted to be a teacher, so my parents purchased a blackboard for me and there I would hold lessons for my brother and his friends, of course, they never listened but I enjoyed being the teacher nevertheless.”

“My mother and father encouraged us to get good educations but to always choose the career path that made us happy.” 

 

Dr. Frank: “What was your favorite subject in elementary, middle, school, and high school?”

Mrs. Malkin-Kuhn: “My favorite subject has always been English/Literature.  I was and still am an avid reader.”

Dr. Frank: “Did you have a favorite teacher in middle school, who inspired, encouraged, and motivated you?  What was their name and what subject did they teach? 

Mrs. Malkin-Kuhn: “In middle school I remember Mr. Mason who was an amazing English teacher, he brought all the books we read to life which nurtured my love of reading.  The fact that I still remember his name and lessons is a testament to his teaching style.”  

Dr. Frank: “I know you "played the accordion for two years and love music.” Did your parents play musical instruments?”

Mrs. Malkin-Kuhn: “In middle school we were encouraged to play an instrument, so I took up accordion, why? I have absolutely no clue except that my Dad had a friend who played the accordion and it looked easier than piano.  I laugh because it sure wasn’t but I remember practicing often and becoming let’s say ok, never really mastering it, but enjoying the fact that I could play a song.  Music was always a part of my life growing up.  My Dad would love to sing to my mom and play the classics on our record player as well as all the “pop” music of that time.  While no one really played musical instruments, music was always in the background growing up and that led to my lifelong enjoyment music.  There are times when a classical piece of music allows me to sometimes focus and sometimes be perfectly still.” 

Dr. Frank: “What are you passionate about?” 

Mrs. Malkin-Kuhn: “I am very passionate about carving out time for my family, my children and grandchildren mean the world to me.  After that, it is being a part of early childhood education.  Touching the lives of young children has enriched my life enormously.  In fact, my good fortune lies in the fact that these tiny humans that entered our school from the age of 2 still seek me out when they are nearby.” 

 

Dr. Frank: “How long have you been a teacher in JCC Preschool and what is your philosophy?”

Mrs. Malkin-Kuhn: “I have been a part of the preschool now for over 25 years and honestly it has been the best.  My philosophy has been to look at the whole child in every one of my students and find the key to unlock the mode in which they learn best.  There is nothing I can find fault with in any child that has walked through our doors.  Each one brings with them a plethora of interest in learning about the world around them.  Music certainly is a must in the early childhood classroom, whether it is in the background or actively dancing to music and movement it certainly brings out the best melodies.”

Mrs. Carmela Malkin -Kuhn thank you for being a remarkable teacher who has encouraged, inspired, guided, and mentored students and teachers for over 25 years.  

 

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

 

 

Lessons in Kindness from "Eat And Get The Hell Out" Diner by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

 At your business would you like your customers to keep coming back to buy from you?

When my husband and I visit Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina our favorite place to eat is “Eat and Get the Hell Out”, Bob’s Grill. They serve breakfast and lunch. The service is excellent. Our waitress smiled, was courteous and attentive, asked what we wanted to order and very promptly we received it.

 

Their slogan “Eat and Get the Hell Out” was developed when local customers, “lollygagging locals” as they are called, enjoyed continuing to sit and talk when others were waiting to get in.

 

It was a fun atmosphere that felt like home. The short time we were waiting for our meal we browsed the logo tee shirts with “Eat and Get the Hell Out”, with surf boards on looked at the clothing, hats, and mugs.

 

What was so special about our experience at Bob’s Grill, “Eat and Get the Hell Out”?

The wait staff and check out staff were smiling, were polite, made eye contact, asked us questions like they really cared about the answers.  It’s all about having a fun experience so your customers want to continue doing business with you because they enjoyed their experience.

 

 What does every person want and how do you connect with people?

 

Every person wants to be treated with kindness, respect, curtesy, and compassion. They want to feel they are important and that they matter. They want to know you care about them and are interested in them. So, ask them questions about what they want and need.

 

Mindy Stearns (Chief Kindness Officer at Kind Lending) says, “We could all use a little extra kindness, and leaders are better placed than most to spread it.”

 

“Mindy defines being kind as making an active choice to put someone else first and make their life better in some way. In contrast, being nice is more superficial—it’s leaning on pleasantries, rather than pushing yourself to make real change.”

She continues, “At the end of the day, people just want to feel like they matter—like their existence is important. It’s important for me to make sure our employees know how much they matter, because without them, this wouldn’t exist.” 

 

Mindy Stearns summarizes kindness: “It has been proposed that kindness has three main facets: considering the feelings of others, having everyday acceptance, courtesy and love towards others and behaving honorably towards them. Kindness is also closely related to compassion and altruism.” 

 

When I first called M.D. Express for an appointment the operator was helpful, polite, courteous, asked questions, and made an appointment for us. She wanted to help us! She told us to call when we arrived in their parking lot and said we would be waiting a while.

 

We waited in the parking lot with over 20 other cars of patients to see the medical staff. It did take a while, but we had our kindle books to read in the car while we waited the 45 minutes. When it was our turn, they made the experience a good one. The doctors and staff members made eye contact with us, smiled, were respectful, polite, helpful, asked questions, showed sincerity, and checked a few vitals.  

 

What was so special about the experience at M.D. Express?

 

The medical staff listened, they showed compassion, they cared, were respectful, and they made us feel that we were important and we mattered. 

When you speak to someone, even standing 6 feet apart, look them in the eyes and show respect and curtesy.

 

Contrast this with our experience at a Covid care testing facility that was virtually empty, where they had you fill out a 20-minute questionnaire, and they were rude, nasty, and treated you with disrespect. It was not the 45 minutes wait to take the test that bothered us, it was the rudeness and disrespect.

 

It’s all about having good experiences. Not a frightening one!

 

What does every person want and how do you connect with people?

 

Every person wants to be treated with kindness, respect, curtesy, and compassion. They want to feel they are important and that they matter. They want to know you care about them and are interested in them. So, ask them questions about what they want and need.

 

To connect with others treat them just as you would like to be treated. Show others respect, appreciation, care about them, listen and ask questions.

It’s all about having good experiences. It’s all about having a fun experience so your customers want to continue doing business with you because they enjoyed their experience.

 

Run your business with respect, kindness and if possible, make it fun not frightening! 

 

 

 

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations “Tune Up their Business”. Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book “Leadership On A Shoestring Budget” is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

Hotel Adventures by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

Have you stayed at a hotel recently?

Did anything interesting happen?

Today, all of you will be coming with my husband and I to stay at hotels during this pandemic time.

You are parents/grandparents with kids and pets.

We have just arrived in Melbourne, Florida to stay at our hotel

You have your kids and pets, we have our cat Lilly with us.

Before we move in - 

"You know the drill"- Spray all areas with Lysol Disinfectant Spray!

-One parent will stay outside the room with the kids, pets, and luggage while the other parent is armed with "Lysol Disinfectant Spray!"

You and I spray our hotel rooms with our Lysol spray:

All door knobs, all the bath room areas, all the kitchen areas, counters, beds, closet, hall ways, chairs, sofa, remote control for the TV, in room phone, and carefully with soft cloth with disinfectant on it wipe light switches, gently.

You and I notice under the bed...

Stray pills, -----which we remove and put in a plastic bag then spray the area!

By the mini refrigerator we notice -

Gummy bears -----which we also removed and put in our plastic bag. Then we spray the area with more Lysol.

Then after waiting a few minutes for the Lysol Disinfectant Spray to dry, we bring in our spouses, kids, pets and luggage.

When we brought Lilly into our room she looked around and sniffed and stood by the connecting door---

letting us know there was a neighbor pet next door.

When she's happy she purrs and when she's frightened her ears go back and she squeaks.

She stood by the door patiently and a dog barked!

She squeaked!

Who are your neighbors at the hotel?

Do they have pets and children?

"This reminds me of when my husband and I were on our honeymoon and we stayed in a hotel that changed the sheets everyday"...

FROM ROOM TO ROOM!

In every hotel you travel to with your family, kids and pets you will have a new adventure of what you will find in your hotel room!

Earlier this year you and I, our spouses, children, and pets were visiting Kansas City, Missouri and arrived at our hotel.

As usual our spouses, kids, pets and luggage waited outside the hotel for you and I to -

You Know the Drill!

Spray Lysol Disinfectant Spray, on all door knobs, all the bath room areas, all the kitchen areas, counters, beds, closet, hall ways, chairs,sofa, remote control for the TV, in room phone, and carefully with soft cloth with disinfectant on it wipe light switches, gently.

When we went to spray the sofa,

You and I noticed behind it...

"a stray pair of red high heels".

After we removed the high heels, - we sprayed the area with Lysol.

After a few minutes- We were ready to move in to our hotel rooms with our spouses, kids, pets, and luggage.

When you first move into a hotel with your family, children, and pets, what 3 things should you remember to do?

1) You know the drill: Spray Lysol disinfectant spray - on all door knobs, all the bath room areas, all the kitchen areas, counters, beds, closet, hall ways, chairs, sofa, remote control for the TV, in room phone, and carefully with soft cloth with disinfectant on it wipe light switches gently.

2) Remove any stray dangerous toxic substances like pills and gummy bears to protect your family, children and pets from ingesting them. Then spray Lysol around and under the bed, fridge, and microwave.

3) Remove any stray items like previous guest's red high heels, then spray the area with Lysol and return the red high heels to the hotel front desk.

After waiting a few minutes for the Lysol disinfectant to dry-

have your spouses, kids, pets, and luggage enter your hotel rooms.

It is always an adventure visiting a hotel even more so during this pandemic. Stay calm as you spray your Lysol to protect your family!

Remember the drill!

Spray the hotel room with Lysol - Let it dry-

before your family and pets enter to protect them!

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

Be a Good Finder, Not a Fault Finder by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

You have a choice!

Would  you rather be around someone who makes you feel good in life, who encourages you to be your best self?    

Or

  

Would you rather be around a person who tells you the “tons of faults” you have?

The choice is yours!

It takes work to be a happy positive person!

What words are you putting in your mind?

When babies come into the world they begin with blank pages! 

You carefully teach them the good positive things.

Like a new born baby, be careful what you write on “your” pages!

The words you speak to yourself are powerful! 

 Stop and think- before you open your mouth! Curve those lips up and then speak and say positive motivating words.

Words have power! Always start by saying something positive to yourself and others.

Choose your words wisely. It’s all about what you are putting into your mind!

Those blank pages! 

What are you eating ? 

Are you eating food that is good for your body?

Or 

 Are you eating junk food?

Are you creating intentional time in your day to think where you want to go?

Zig Ziglar says, “be a good finder not a fault finder.” He suggests making a list of all the things you like, admire, and appreciate about your job, your mate, family members, and friends. Then enthusiastically verbalize these things in front of a mirror each morning and evening.”

Ziglar continues, “The more you emphasize the good qualities, of your family, friends and associates the more good qualities you will find to like or love. As a result, you will treat your family members, friends, and associates with more respect, courtesy, and appreciation. Your relationships will improve and be more meaningful and happier.”

It's all about being a lifter! Being intentional about saying positive encouraging words to yourself and others. Be a builder of yourself and compliment others .

When you speak to yourself, self-talk, say positive, enthusiastic, and inspiring words that will motivate you and uplift you beginning your day and before bedtime.

Change your attitude to one of gratitude.

Diely Pichardo -Johansson, M.D. and Life Coach in her new book, “Bouncing Back: A How To Manual For Joy With Minimal Energy Expenditure”, says

"The most effective self-lifting tool in the world is a “Gratitude Journal.” 

She has “shared this with her patients and the doctors in the support group she runs; they reported amazing results.”

Every day write down what went well for you.  She says, every day, "write the entries in positive terms." 

For example: “I am grateful for my delicious coffee this morning. I am grateful for my son’s hug. I am grateful for my A/C because it keeps me cool and comfortable in the summer heat. Commit it to writing 5 things your grateful for. Keep it fresh. Write original entries. Savor it, in full sentences, and add Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.”

Dr. Diely Pichardo -Johansson: “Every night before bed, I remind myself of things that made me happy, and that quickly evolved to giving thanks for “the good events” that had happened during that day.”

She continues, "When I changed my thoughts, I became a magnet attracting better things into my life.” Her new positive attitude, relaxed her enough to handle the difficult situations in her life.

 Also begin and end your day with positive humor!

Write down any humorous stories, anecdotes, and jokes you hear and read during your day in your “humor journal” to re-read latter and share with family and friends to lower your stress and bring a smile to your face.

It takes work to be happy!

Let’s test out a little humor:

Actress and comedian, Carol Burnett stepped out of a cab one day and caught her coat in the door. The driver was unaware of her plight and slowly began to edge out into the traffic. To keep from being pulled off her feet, the comedienne had to run alongside the cab, down the block. A passerby noticed her predicament and quickly alerted the driver. 

He stopped, jumped out, and released Miss Burnett’s coat. “Are you all right?” he asked anxiously.” 

“Yes,” she gasped, “but how much more do I owe you?” (From “Great Leaders Wanted” by Doug Dickerson)

Humor helps to keep one’s composure during difficult times! And helps to build confidence.

What can you do each day to build a positive mindset?

1)   Zig Ziglar, “Be a "Good-Finder"...look for the good in yourself and others. Words are powerful! Begin by saying positive motivational words to yourself and give sincere compliments to others!

2)   Diely Pichardo -Johansson, M.D., Change your attitude to one of gratitude. In your “Gratitude Journal.”    Write down each day, what went well for you. Change your mood to a positive one!

3)   Begin writing humorous stories in your "Humor Notebook" so you can begin and end your day by reading something humorous!

How can you help yourself and others to be their best self?

By giving them honest sincere compliments. 

Remember "stop and think before you speak." Smile and say positive uplifting words.

Be a builder, a lifter, and developer of people! Be a good finder!

 

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

 

Creating Unshakable Optimism by Lifting the Corners of Your Mouth by Madeline Frank, Ph.D

One of the best examples of success via optimism is Sir Winston Churchill.

His candor, wit, and belief in building up others helped him lead England from the darkest shadows of WWII to victory over Nazi Germany.

It's not just my opinion, here are several others:

When Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of England, German air force was "dumping planeload after planeload of bombs on England" at all hours of the day or night. "No one knew whether the British empire would be able to hold out for another week."

Despite the bleak outlook of the Nazis running over France, Belgium, and Holland. Joseph P. Kennedy, the American ambassador in London, "told Washington that Britain was finished."

Cameron C. Taylor wrote," In the mists of the gloom and turmoil and in the face of what seemed to others like impossible odds, Churchill took office with optimism and determination." (*8 Attributes of Great Achievers by Cameron C. Taylor)

Churchill understood the power of optimism to set the foundation for victory.

On the day he took office, Churchill wrote, "I felt as though I were walking with destiny that my past life had been but a preparation for this hour for this trial... and I was sure I should not fail." 

Churchill's key to his courage "was his unbounded optimism," Optimists are courageous as they depend on the hope "that dangers and hazards can be overcome."

In 1910, Churchill said, "I am one of those who believe that the world is going to get better and better." He "deprecated negative thinking". In 1916, in "a speech to his officers in the trenches in France, Churchill exhorted: 'Laugh a little, and teach your men to laugh... If you can't smile, grin. If you can't grin, keep out of the way till you can.'"

On May 13, 1940, Churchill gave his first speech as Prime Minister to the House of Commons. He said, "You ask, What is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory... victory in spite of all the terror, victory however long and hard the road may be... with all the strength that God can give us... I take up my task with buoyancy and hope, I feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail."(Winston Churchill, The Second World War, Volume II, Their Finest Hour)

Just after becoming Prime Minister in 1940, Churchill "was advised of a doomsday plan to be implemented in the event of a full-scale German invasion of Britain." He "would not permit contingency planning for failure, knowing it would inevitably leak out and breed pessimism."

The plan: "The royal family and top members of the government would be evacuated to Canada. Churchill flatly vetoed the proposal adding, 'We shall make them rue the day they try to invade our island'" (Celia Sandys and Jonathan Littman, "We Shall Not Fail")

Even during the worst of times, Churchill remained optimistic and confident that they would achieve victory.

During a B.B.C. broadcast, Churchill proclaimed: "We are resolved to destroy Hitler and every vestige of the Nazi regime. From this, nothing will turn us-nothing. We will never parlay, we will never negotiate with Hitler or any of his gang. We shall fight him by land, we shall fight him by sea, we shall fight him in the air, until, with God's help, we have rid the earth of his shadow."

"Churchill not only saw reasons for hope and confidence in the darkest days of World War II but he was able to infuse his unique combination of stoicism and optimism into the very backbone of the nation, the armed services, and his own staff." 

Leo Amery, a minister in Churchill's government said, 'No one ever left his cabinet without feeling a braver man.'... Great leaders bring out the inner strength that people often do not know they possess."

Churchill empowered others to be their best selves!

"Churchill's determination to never give in and his optimism that victory would be achieved enabled his country to fight boldly and courageously through tremendous difficulties and also rallied the support of other countries in the cause until victory was achieved."

The free world owes a debt of gratitude to Prime Minister Winston Churchill. At 66 years of age he inspired, motivated, and propelled his people to fight. He was a leader with a positive attitude. In the face of adversity,

On January 24, 1965 Churchill died. "Over 300,000 people passed by his casket and millions watched the funeral proceedings" by television paying "their final respects to the man who helped change the course of history."

Churchill presided over one of the great and most dramatic turning points of civilization. His actions were pivotal in the shaping of the world that we live in today.

"He knew that if he could rally the mind, spirit, and heart of the British people, they would eventually emerge victorious. Churchill not only saved Britain from defeat but now in retrospect, he saved democracy as a form of government in the world. Here was truly a single individual whose life made a profound difference to everyone on our planet." Hyrum W. Smith, What Matters Most (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000).

What 3 lessons on leadership did Prime Minister Winston Churchill teach?

1) Be optimistic and confident. "Bring out the inner strength of people."

2) Churchill, 'Laugh a little, and teach your men to laugh."

3) "If you can't smile, grin. If you can't grin, keep out of the way till you can."

Churchill was a builder and lifter of people.

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

Ideas Have Great Power!

My friend, Bob, seems to have a command of a bottomless fountain of great ideas. Whenever someone has a problem that they can’t seem to solve, Bob has a solution. He also has started, bought, and sold several businesses; some of which rewarded him handsomely. 

Do you know of someone like my friend, Bob? 

Most people do. You may say things like, “He has the Midas touch. Everything he touches turns into gold.” or “They seem to enjoy so many fantastic trips together...what is their secret?”

It all begins with a blank sheet. 

Today’s society has conditioned us to be constantly on call for a response from a call, message, or email. When we are constantly in response mode, we sacrifice our creativity.

What would happen if you turned it all off for 15 minutes or an hour?

Maybe you would have time to think and write down an idea to solve one of your problems.

So, why not try it! Turn all your electronic devices off, take a blank sheet of paper out, and write down one or two  ideas.

Earl Nightingale says in his book “Transformational Living” that he keeps paper and pen handy in all the rooms in his house and office to write down ideas as he thinks of them. He does not want to forget any of them.

Nightingale, “There has never been a monopoly when it comes to getting good ideas, but the number of people who will take the raw material of a good idea and from it fashion reality in the world is small indeed. And it’s also true there is nothing in this world of less value than an idea about which nothing is done.”

Do you write down your ideas daily?

Do you take action on the ideas you have conceived?

Victor Hugo, “Nothing in this world is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.”

Do you have a place to think and write down your ideas?

Do you set aside time, each day, to think and solve your problems?

 

 Dr. John C. Maxwell, one of my mentors said, “When I was younger, my thinking spot was a rock on a hill. Later, I set up a “thinking chair” in my office, which I use solely for that purpose. These days, I also do some of my best thinking while swimming laps in the pool. It doesn’t replace the writing time that I still schedule. (I just haven’t found a waterproof legal pad yet…) But an hour of swimming laps back and forth, with its silence and rhythm, gives me just what I need to focus on one or two specific problems or ideas.”

Dr. Maxwell continues, “Maybe deep thinking and introspection comes more naturally for you. Even if it does, setting aside dedicated time for creative thinking will help you be intentional. No one can afford to go about their daily life waiting for the muse to strike. Instead, chase after and tackle her, doing so in a way that works for you.”

 Do you have a special place to think and write your ideas down each day?

Do you keep paper and pencil handy or a recorder, where ever you are, to write down or record an idea before you lose it?

Perhaps one of your ideas can solve a problem that you have!

Do you take action on your ideas?

Earl Nightingale: “Do you keep a list of your ideas handy?

When was the last time you acted on them? 

Make it a goal to choose one idea a week or a month to investigate, improve, or act upon. See if there are ways to build upon the original ideas you generate.”

 

Earl Nightingale says, “Turn your problems into projects.” His friend, Parky Parkinson said, changing the word problem to project.”                                                        

Earl Nightingale’s 4 Simple Steps in Straight Thinking 

         1)   Separate facts from opinions and analyze the facts.

2) Define the real problem and consider possible solutions.

3) Secure evidence on possible solutions.

4)Weigh the evidence and arrive at a sound conclusion.

“Anytime a person comes to you with a problem you feel you should help with, say, “Let me think about that. I don’t like to make quick decisions on important matters.”

How will you capture the important ideas running through your mind each day?

How will you turn your problems into projects?

Do you read books or take courses to get new ideas?

 

Many years ago, a young man decided he wanted to learn about stock investing. He bought and read a book by Benjamin Graham called The Intelligent Investor . The young man embraced Graham’s philosophy and system, Mr. Graham became his mentor, and the young man signed up to take classes from Professor Graham at Columbia University. “He even offered to work for the professor for free.”

Benjamin Graham in 1954, hired this young man to work for him at Graham-Newman, his New York investment firm, for a yearly fee of $12,000. (In 2021 dollars, $119,131.90 per year.) Graham retired two years later closing his investment firm.

The young man in 1957, began an investment partnership “with seven family members and friends who invested $105,000.” ($991,271.86 in 2021 dollars).  The young man “investing $100 of his own money.” ($966.89 in 2021 dollars) Eleven years later in 1968, his investment partnership business was worth $104 million ($553 million in 2006 dollars).” (8 Attributes of Great Achievers by Cameron C. Taylor) (original story)

This young man throughout his life “continued to apply” Graham’s investment strategies. His net worth today, September 8^th is $103.9  billion. This man’s name is Warren Buffett. He is 91 years old. 

“Like most other overnight successes, it was about twenty years in the making.”
– Sam Walton, Founder of Wal-Mart

Learning new skills is a process to follow with a mentor modeling how to do it step by step. It takes many years to master these processes. 

What books do you read to stimulate your mind and give you new ideas to achieve your goals?

 What mentors, courses, apprenticeships have you taken to develop your skills? 

 

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com