I've had the pleasure becoming friends with and getting to know Gene. He has a lifetime of great stories and advice, and I’m looking
forward to reading this revised collection of some of his writings over the years.
Link to book: Pay Attention to the Thin Cow – By Gene A. Hoots
Description:
While it is a
collaborative effort, much of the book reflects the personal experiences of
Gene Hoots. He has had the unique opportunity to work in the corporate world as
a major customer of investment services for twenty plus years and then help
create a small, entrepreneurial firm that is a supplier of those same services.
He notes that size really doesn’t alter the rules; the same investing
principles apply to everyone. Along the way, he also offers opinions on the
major issues he believes we are facing in America today, and an occasional view
of corporate life from the inside. This book will not give the reader tips on
becoming an overnight millionaire, or on day trading as a path to fame and
fortune, or even how to spot a “hot” stock. Rather, it is a collection of
essays from CornerCap’s first fifteen years that the CornerCap people hope will
make the readers a bit more informed about their own investments, and less
vulnerable to all of the missteps that can steadily erode their efforts to
accumulate wealth – consistent mistakes that can add up to huge losses over a
lifetime. Avoiding these common investing mistakes can greatly increase the
prospect of meeting long term financial goals, no matter whether you are saving
for a secure retirement or your grandchildren’s education.