Fascinating interview. Especially the early years and the how and where it all began. Exactly how I learned too. Not so much on the theoretical side but absolutely for the practical side which, to this day I thank my mentors. I could never suffer fools gladly hence I latched onto the old guys, who could see I was genuinely wanting to learn. Listening to your story, although poles apart in subjects, the end game was the same. A wealth of knowledge gained that stays with you throughout life. The trouble with so many youngsters today, is that they "know it all" whilst still giving the impression that they are still in nappies and wet the bed. They know it all until something goes wrong then it's someone else's fault. Much like a politician or central banker for that matter!,. There is a saying "To be old and wise, first one has to be young and foolish" but I would add in that it also takes a smart person to know when to stop being foolish and start to learn.
You made a comment on an earlier interview with Daryl and Brian about Jamie Dimon. I can't recall your exact words but suffice to say it was along the lines of "listen to what he says, he understands the business, he knows what he is talking about".
I would like to add to that and say to anyone, ignore Alasdair Macleod at your peril. He too knows exactly what he is talking about.
Fascinating interview. Especially the early years and the how and where it all began. Exactly how I learned too. Not so much on the theoretical side but absolutely for the practical side which, to this day I thank my mentors. I could never suffer fools gladly hence I latched onto the old guys, who could see I was genuinely wanting to learn. Listening to your story, although poles apart in subjects, the end game was the same. A wealth of knowledge gained that stays with you throughout life. The trouble with so many youngsters today, is that they "know it all" whilst still giving the impression that they are still in nappies and wet the bed. They know it all until something goes wrong then it's someone else's fault. Much like a politician or central banker for that matter!,. There is a saying "To be old and wise, first one has to be young and foolish" but I would add in that it also takes a smart person to know when to stop being foolish and start to learn.
You made a comment on an earlier interview with Daryl and Brian about Jamie Dimon. I can't recall your exact words but suffice to say it was along the lines of "listen to what he says, he understands the business, he knows what he is talking about".
I would like to add to that and say to anyone, ignore Alasdair Macleod at your peril. He too knows exactly what he is talking about.