I have always told our children, now adult, “Never let the child in you die.” When we go to a restaurant and they ask how many adults, I tell them that leaves me out, and I want the crayons and coloring book to express myself while waiting on poor service.
By some measures, I am a senior citizen and “grown up.” I still am as enthusiastic about doing my laundry as I am talking business, a true passion of mine. When I was younger and dating, I recall being enthusiastic while my droll date acted “adult.” Growing up should not be blamed for failure. Rather, it should be a springboard for achieving personal success. Every day I wake up, I consider it a blessing that I have another day to live, and I live it with enthusiasm and purpose and find it wonderfully fulfilling.
Jack Donner
Williamsburg, Va.Dear Editor:
In regard to Jim Prugh’s letter, “Are PrivateBankers Necessary?” (November 2004, page 20), private bankers are like all business people. There are some great ones, there are some good ones and there are some that aren’t good. I suggest that Mr. Prugh find a private banker who is a great one.
I have a great private banker. He doesn’t have a fancy office. However, he has a great brain, which I consider more important than a fancy office. His ideas and wisdom have helped me immeasurably. The fees are a pittance in comparison to some of the expensive mistakes that I would have made without his guidance.
Ruth King
CEO, entrepreneurstv.com
Atlanta, Ga.
We regret to report that Lawrence Waschka, named to Worth’s list of the Nation’s 100 Most Exclusive Wealth Advisors, passed away on November 5, while on vacation in Mexico with his family. He was 42. Waschka’s name has been included on this magazine’s list of top advisors since 1998, and he was recognized nationally among the leaders of his profession. He authored the bestselling book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Rich, hosted the Arkansas Money-Talk weekly radio program and was a founding member of the Council of Independent Financial Advisers, a group of 16 independent wealth advisors collectively managing more than $7 billion in assets. Worth welcomes your comments, critiques and suggestions. Please direct your letters to letters@worth.com.
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