Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Tag: family

  • Lesson From The Godfather: Don’t Be Embarrassed To Talk About Money

    Lesson From The Godfather: Don’t Be Embarrassed To Talk About Money

    My first viewing of The Godfather I was eight years old, playing in the yard when my father arrived. It was always a pleasant surprise to see him because he was rarely around. Oftentimes, when he came back home, he would bring gifts. This time, he didn’t bring anything, but he played with me for…

  • Balancing work and life with Ali Wong and Scott Galloway

    Balancing work and life with Ali Wong and Scott Galloway

    The first clip was comedian Ali Wong on a Netflix comedy series called Netflix is a joke. I think this clip is funny only because there is a lot of truth in it. The second clip is Scott Galloway, who is a professor of marketing, public speaker, author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and a multimillionaire. As Scott Galloway…

  • Passion or money? Which one do you choose?

    Passion or money? Which one do you choose?

    I was watching a YouTube video featuring Influencer Patricia Bright from England, who mentioned that she prioritizes money over passion. One reason she cited is having experienced poverty, compelling her to prioritize financial stability. In my earlier years, I prioritized money, undertaking various jobs unrelated to my passions. I pursued finance and learned stock market…

  • Should you monetize your hobby?

    Should you monetize your hobby?

    I used to dance as a hobby, but then I became a dance teacher. I would dance three to four hours every day. When friends would ask me if I wanted to go out dancing with them, my answer was mostly “no.” After dancing for four hours any regular working day, the last thing I…