The Golden Rule

I got to talk to Seymour Schulich today. For those of you who don't know, hey's the guy who donated 20 million to McGill and built the music library. In his ongoing quest to help young people he was doing An interesting character indeed. I've never met a person who was so generous with his money. Even though is book is a best seller, he is giving 100% of the profits to a charity that gives books to libraries in inner cities.

I learned a few interesting things from him today.

1. When you are young, donate time and talent but keep your money until you don't have the energy to give the first two.
2. Pay your dues and wait for opportunity.
3. Find a mentor in your field.

Good guy. Straight up and good advice.

Oh yeah, the golden rule. Schulich made his money in gold and gold shares. So the saying means a bit more coming from him. Funny.

-Eliot