I interviewed Patrick Arbor for my book, “The Top One Percent” There are some people you meet at they are just electric in their radiance. That is Patrick. I met him a few years ago at a fund raiser for Chicago Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. I can understand why he served three consecutive two-year terms as chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade and presently serves as a Director of First Chicago Bank & Trust Co, a billion dollar bank holding company and Merriman Curhan Ford & Co, an American Exchange listed company. He is a Principal of the trading firm Shatkin Arbor.
Patrick has been a member of the CBOT since 1965, serving three years as Vice Chairman and another ten years as Director. He also sat for three years on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of both the Board of Trade Clearing Corporation and the National Futures Association. Having met Patrick, it also makes perfect sense why
President Bill Clinton appointed him to the WNIS Enterprise Fund Board of Directors. He started his career as a math teacher. What’s fascinating about Patrick? He’s a veteran mountain climber, who has scaled many of the world’s tallest peaks, including Aconcagua, Mont Blanc, Mt Eiger, and Mt Kilimanjaro.
Patrick said, “Take risks, follow your dream. start your own business, invest in the most valuable asset you have…You! Abstain from alcohol, don’t smoke, exercise, live a…sound mind and sound body. Body. Be healthy, wealthy and wise.
Always trust your instincts. Don’t suppress your desire out of fear. Have a radical idea!
You learn by your mistakes, whatever your dream is, listen to it!
Greatest mistakes is not doing something you should have…you learn by your mistakes!
So whatever your dream is, that sensation deep within you, that makes you feel most alive listen to it, sometimes you forget to take the advice of the smartest person you know yourself invest in you follow your passion and take risks. Have a sense of service to your community as you enjoy success
My secret investment idea…invest in the stock market, living a long life, invest in the most valuable asset–yourself! Abstain from caffeine, alcohol and drugs.
Your body is a vessel, live long enough!
Thank you Patrick, your words are wise. Patrick’s in his 70s now and I must say I hope I stay as sharp and bright as he is!
ev nucci
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