Dr Boyce Watkins - Wealth is Power
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PhD in Finance (Ohio State), Proud husband/dad. Author: The 10 Commandments of Black Economic Power
Chicago, IL
Joined November 2007
Thank you mama for giving me life. Can’t wait to see you again in heaven.
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Wealthy families focus on ownership and control, not just getting a job. They understand trusts, life insurance, and wealth preservation, avoiding lifestyle creep. Knowledge is key to a lasting legacy. #WealthBuilding #Legacy
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Immigrants build wealth from scratch. Why can't we? Maybe something's wrong with Black culture. We exert energy, but what's the productive outcome? If you spend 100,000 hours, there should be a monument. #WealthBuilding #BlackCulture
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All black people should quit their jobs. But when I say that, they say, "Well, how I am going to pay bills?" That's why your parents should have learned how to invest. If they'd put as much in your account as they've spent on car notes, you'd have $500,000 in the bank.
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I'm a big fan of the #Quarterzip movement. Here are some quick thoughts about what it should represent: 1) A commitment to education 2) An investing agenda 3) Mental health, discipline, tenacity 4) Strong physical health 5) Family, self respect and productivity That's a
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70% of wealthy families lose their wealth in one generation. Want to avoid that fate? Talk about money openly, like any other normal topic, and educate your family on protecting wealth. #WealthManagement #FamilyWealth
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Just realized that the word Debt includes the letters EBT. It's all part of American economic slavery.
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How you present yourself sends a signal. Are you signaling intelligence and discipline? Or something else? Expect more from yourself, and the world will too. Signals matter. #SignalingTheory #PersonalBranding
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The music industry trains Black men to be killers, gangsters, and thugs. It's time to be educated, disciplined, prepared, and win. Quarter zips symbolize our potential to treat each other with dignity. #BlackExcellence #Leadership
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Black men should never dress like little boys. The world will never take you seriously. I’m team Quarterzip.
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I never respected the YN bullshit. We are not niggaz
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This is something everyone needs to understand about finances.
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It's sad that a Black man had to make a video telling people it's cool to go to school. Going to school has *always* been cool. Stop trying to be cool and start trying to win. #BlackExcellence #Education
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