Admire your attitude and professional dedication, no guessing!

I also discriminate but that is a entirely different discussion.If you do not like something about an applicant, personality, appearance, attitude etc by all means reject them.

I have a very cynical attitude towards counting on inflation in investments because for me it just has never worked out in my favor. 

to make sure we don't have the attitude "only a little more AND it will come back" thus NEVER making the decision.I think most investors have the attitude of "Don't make the wrong decision" when, instead, we should be thinking "Make the right decision."

we've been spoiled by having a group called fibi (for investors by investors) that was created a few years ago and has the same attitude and values aligned w bp's model. theyve grown several chapters over the yrs in so cal at least. there are one or two independently run ones w similr values n intent for the investor, but u have to search. u can find fibi on meetup.com. maybe ull be able to find similar in ur areas if u chk meetup.

Where they feel like they can bet tens of thousands of dollars on their own thinking, devising financing terms in a very highly regulated area of finance, where does this ego or attitude come from?

Of course we're not perfect and had our growing pains, but I maintain a positive attitude throughout, believing "sometimes you win, sometimes you learn".

.: Originally posted by J Scott: I wouldn't call someone with that attitude a "guru"

Life is great when you aren't a slave to your job and you harness your brain, money, and attitude to build your future doing it your way.

It’s good you found people who trust you, @Elvin O'Neal II, and I like your attitude.