Eric50 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Very biographical http://chennai36.iitm.ac.in/the-only-way-was-to-go-up-prem-watsas-interview-with-chennai36-part-1/ http://chennai36.iitm.ac.in/what-the-mind-can-conceive-the-mind-can-achieve-prem-watsa-interview-with-chennai-36-part-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partner24 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Very good interview. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giofranchi Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I wouldn't really call what I am doing "work", it is what I enjoy and in fact, I plan to do this as long as I can. --Prem Watsa Thank you! :) Gio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrofan Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 thanks for posting this - here's hoping Prem does this as long as WEB has cheers Zorro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourkid8 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Agree. Let's also hope his team learns from prior mistakes as well ;) *hint hint* thanks for posting this - here's hoping Prem does this as long as WEB has cheers Zorro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR1400 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 He seems like a really good man. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alekbaylee Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 After my MBA, I began applying for jobs, but as an Indian immigrant competing with established Canadians, I had a difficult time. Finally, I got into a company called Confederation Life Insurance (where I then worked for almost ten years), and that too only because out of the four applicants, the other three, never showed up for the interview! My manager there, John Watson, taught me all that I know today about investing, trained me for the job and became my mentor. He was one of the best people I ever knew, and exposed me to the world of Value Investing. Shows how important the impact (certain) people you cross paths with (can) have in your life. As long as one has a strong ethic and willingness to work hard of course. As far as my personal life is concerned, I got married at 23 and been married, for over 40 years now. That is probably the single best thing that has ever happened in my life. Also, develop a strong faith in God, and practice your faith whatever faith it may be. It will give you a guideline on how to live your life, and will help you make all the right choices for a wonderful future. Once you are successful you should always remember to pay it back and help others who are less fortunate. You will find that personally rewarding. Thank you for that piece of wisdom. And may you share many more years of happiness with your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turar Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ... and that too only because out of the four applicants, the other three, never showed up for the interview! Wow, it's probably safe to say that this has been quite a different time than today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alekbaylee Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Getting a first job is still difficult for the vast majority of immigrants in this country. After that it gets easier. Luckily governments have good policies in place to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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