Ziad K. Abdelnour quotes:

Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important. Capture the good times. And if things don't work out, just take another shot.

It's not rocket science. Hong Kong has 95% tax compliance, because it's code is only 4 pages long with a 15% flat tax.

Don't trust people whose feelings change with time... Trust people whose feelings remain the same, even when the time changes.

Sometimes being too nice is dangerous, you have to show your mean side once in a while to avoid getting hurt.

Figure out what you do best, and build a team second to none around that# 1 Requirement in building first class companies.

May my haters live very long to see my continued success and make their lives miserable.

Fake people talk about other people being fake. Real people worry about their business, and no one else's.

A great leader has brains, vision, guts, values and a heart.

Always rememberHow you handle obstacles will always be a key factor in determining your ability to achieve success.

If you want to know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders.

I am not in the market to create jobs, build anempire, or leave a legacy; those are the positive fallout of successfuleconomic warfare. My prime objective is wealth creation.

The same one who mistreated you will end up needing you.... It is the circle of life.

Always follow your heart But take your brain with you too.Be smart.

Successful entrepreneurs figure out when to drive their ideas forward and when to listen to constructive criticism.

It's never better to make somebody poorer, even if they're rich.

One fake friend can do more harm than 10 enemies... Be smart choosing your friends.

Any deal that recognizes Iran right to enrich is a prelude to fiasco and tragedy.

A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.

Why are so many very smart people not also rich? I guess they are too busy calculating risks rather than getting into action.

Difference between being Rich and Being Wealthy? TimeNothing is more important than TIMEcan't buy it back ever.

Life is like an elevator. On your way up, sometimes you have to stop and let some people off.

I believe if you're not a very curious person by nature, its unlikely you'll become rich at all or make it to the top. Smart is curious.

When you're rich, 'crazy' is just 'eccentric'.

You are only going to be as good as the people you surround yourself with, so be brave enough to let go those who keep weighing you down."

Always remember...the stronger your position in life, the more enemies you're gonna have .. while friends come and go.

Some people get rich studying artificial intelligence. I make money studying natural stupidity.

Time decides who you meet in life, your heart decides who you want in your life, and your behavior decides who stays in your life.

I believe if you don't keep constantly pushing the envelope and outgrowing yourself you're going to get real old sooner than you think.

Funny how so many rookies out there still judge condition of the US economy on the rigged "stock market". I frankly find it hilarious.

Chase your dreams but always know the road that will lead you home again.

One of the hardest decisions you'll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder.

I learned over the years never to correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man, and he will appreciate you.

If someone is going out of his way to ignore you, he is not ignoring you, he is obsessed by you.

Only idiots get bored when we've all got handheld devices containing infinite knowledge at our fingertips.

Lebanese freedom of speech : You get to say whatever you like as long as the authorities approve of it... Hilarious.

When life gives you lemons, order the lobster tail.

Don't wait for miracles. Your whole life is a miracle. Live it up and dare to leave an impact. There is no rehearsal.

Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.

A negative mind will never give you a positive life.

Don't turn around. Don't look back. Keep moving forward. Keep pushing. The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow, not the beginning.

There's a huge misconception that innovation is mostly about inventing or coming up with cool new things. More often than not, innovation is about figuring out what people really need or want but can't have or afford.

There are only 2 paths to happiness in life. Utter Stupidity or Exceptional Wealth.

Never look at an opportunity at face value & pass it on that basis. Examine the income vs. the profit vs. expenses then make your decision.

People are not who they say but rather who their actions reveal them to be....Be smart about it. Don't fall for the bullshit.

What is the difference between a parasite and a liberal? The spelling!

My favorite people are the ones that can make any unfunny joke hilarious by just laughing.

Life is all about moments of impact and how they change our lives forever.

Courage is not the absence of fear; only a fool has no fear. Courage is seeing the fear and continuing to proceed.

There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Don't bother.

I believe the best gift you could ever give a woman is your time.

The illusion of choice is the greatest magic trick ever performed.

There are situations where the best solution still doesn't make everyone happy. The trick is understanding what's best.

Most people quit because they look how far they have to go, not how far they have come.

For Lebanon to have any future, gotta adopt a resolute policy v/s terrorism. Whoever plots against the land should bear the consequences.

The future belongs to those who innovate.

Just because the past didn't turn out like you wanted it to, doesn't mean the future can't be better than you ever imagined.

Never let anyone define who you are.

Don't be scared to be intelligent. Knowledge is sexy and powerful.

Never underestimate the hidden power of one very determined person. There is nothing more powerful than determination and persistence.

History used to be written by the winners. Now it is distorted and distributed by the winners' media.

Your place in history depends on what you do for others, not what others do for you.

Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.

Haters are sometimes people who can't understand why everybody loves you.

If judging people on first impressions were an Olympic sport, they'd suspect me of using steroids.

People aren't born good or bad. It's the way you live your life that matters and how many people you inspire and empower after you're gone.

Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. It doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, just empties today of its strength.

Never make fun of people who are different...unless they have more money, power and influence. Then you must.

Nothing happens by mistake the universe has a divine plan...Stay attuned to it.

Would the child you were yesterday admire the person you are today? If not, adjust for desired results.

We need to empower every single child no matter who you are, no matter where you come from to have the best education and the best future.

Power lasts ten years; influence not more than a hundred.

Kill your enemies with success and bury them with a smile.... Never fails.

Don't spend money on things... spend money on experiences. You'll enjoy life a lot more!

Capitalism is the most powerful tool for positive social change.

Capitalism without Bankruptcy is like Catholicism without Hell.

Never measure or compare yourself to anyone other than your past self, seek to always improve & you'll be happy and successful.

I believe the people who are most successful are those committed to bringing out the best in other people through awakening & empowerment.

Successful entrepreneurs figure out when to drive their ideas forward & when to listen to constructive criticism.

Every successful venture is based on an unoriginal idea, beautifully executed.

Any definition of a successful life must include service to others.

Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful idiots are always asking, "What's in it for me"?

To be real successful, you must decide exactly what you want to accomplish; then resolve to pay the price to get it.

Don't turn around. Don't look back. Keep moving forward. Keep pushing. The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow, not the beginning

Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things happen when you don't have a plan.

The odds will always favor the man with a plan.

Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.

Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three.

My best ideas come when I distance myself from day-to-day operations. It gives me more focus.

Business Fights Poverty Better Than Charity Does

Make your money on the buy, not the sell; this is true in any investment whether it's real estate, business, or the stock market.

Make a list of goals for every year, tick them off & reward yourself when you achieve each one. Will give much discipline in your life.

Sometimes you just need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they'll notice. If they don't, you know where you stand.

The only guaranteed way to be a genius is to surround yourself with idiots.

Building a business is like creating a picture & striving to be picture perfect in everything you do.

Entrepreneurs are all unique. One way to build a business and turn it into a brand is to know who you are.

Affordable Care Act" roll out isn't Obama's fault. It's what happens when you elect a President without any real-world business experience.

Look how many of our young are ill prepared to enter adult life today. This was designed by progressives to create government dependency.

The real measure of your "wealth" is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.

I may die young, but at least I'll die smart.... If you can't be seven feet tall, be seven feet smart...Best advice I can ever give you.

We always look for operators with a combination of guts, passion and genius.

Our MANDATE at Blackhawk is to create mega-millionaires. Period. More wealth for our clients, more power for all of us ...the People.

Never allow society to turn you into a person you are not.

The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as achievable.

How you gather, manage and use intel in life determines whether you win or lose. That's the # 1 rule for the mavericks in business.

I get the real moronic progressive economic plan now. The more we spend the richer we are. How brilliant... Go figure these idiots.

Never allow your wounds to transform you into someone you are not.

Society is going to judge you no matter what you do.

Never worry about what you can't control...Focus on what you can.

Always remember... Perfection is not attainable, but if you chase perfection you can catch excellence and beyond. Be fearless...

Either find a way, or make one....You can bend but you can never break if you want to achieve excellence.

Wanna run a killer business? Design it from the start so that it's leverageable, expandable, predictable & financeable - & you're unstoppable.

Fear and self-doubt are the greatest killers of personal genius.

How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics.

Make the money, don't let the money make you.. Change the game, don't let the game change you

Play The Game or Get Played.

When someone talks about their problems, it doesn't just mean they're complaining, it means they trust you enough to tell you.

You are either going to go through the pain of disappointment or discipline in your life. The latter makes the pain worth it.

There are so many mistakes you can learn only by making them yourself. There is no substitute for experience.

Your past mistakes are meant to guide you, not define you.

Listen to what people say when they are mad, that's when the truth comes out.