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A Gift to My Children

: A Father's Lessons for Life and Investing

He’s the swashbuckling world traveler and legendary investor who made his fortune before he was forty. Now the bestselling author of A Bull in China, Hot Commodities, and Adventure Capitalist shares a heartfelt, indispensable guide for his d

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“Beware of all politicians everywhere. They excelled at recess when they were in school but have excelled at little since.”

— Jim Rogers, amazon.com

Tagged: Politicians, recess, School, excellence

“Not one country in existence today has had the same borders and government for as long as two hundred years. The world will continue changing.”

— Jim Rogers, amazon.com

Tagged: Borders, Government, Change

“If anybody laughs at your idea, view it as a sign of potential success!”

— Jim Rogers, amazon.com

Tagged: Laughter, Mockery, Ideas, Success

“Never act upon wishful thinking. Act without checking the facts, and chances are that you will be swept away along with the mob.”

— Jim Rogers, amazon.com

Tagged: Wishful Thinking, Fact-Checking, The Mob

“Those who cannot adjust to change will be swept aside by it. Those who recognize change and react accordingly will benefit.”

— Jim Rogers, amazon.com

Tagged: Change, Progress, Technology, Adaptability