Lessons Learned

On the Road Less Traveled is packed with anecdotes of how Hajim used his ingenuity to achieve his goals and also provides insight into what he learned from some of his life’s defining moments:

• “My childhood disadvantages became advantages in later life.”

• “By living in 15 to 20 different locations, I learned how to adjust to different circumstances, became good at it, and almost looked forward to it; I was not afraid to change.”

• “Tough situations, hostile and abusive, taught me how to appreciate good times and handle difficult situations with less anxiety.”

• “My lack of a present family forced me to seek out external mentors and better understand the need for partners/people who cared.”

• “By being alone, I developed self reliance and was not afraid to be self-directed.”

Institutional Investor magazine picture for story
on joining Furman Selz (1983)