What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you think of your kids? Is it that they are very naughty? Or do you think your little ones are the smartest creatures on earth? Sure! Kids do ridiculous things, and more often than not, they mess around and barely do anything creative. Frankly speaking, kids are the most angelic creatures. You can only ‘feel’ it if you are a dad or mom. If you are lucky enough to be a parent, you would know that being around your kids is the most wholesome experience.
As you come home from a tiresome work day and hug your kid, you will quickly forget the worries of the entire world. You will be living in the present without being worried about anything in the world. So, yeah, if you are a parent – whether you’re a mom or a dad – you are one of the rarest and luckiest human beings on the face of the earth.
There is more! Apart from being angelic and innocent, kids are also very creative. Unlike adults, kids do things that transform the world. You will be shocked to know that leading investors around the world reach out to their kids before making billion-dollar deals. Likewise, they hug and gently kiss their kids before a voluminous business meeting. Is it because of the love that they have for their kids? Sure. But some highly influential people passively learn from their kids without letting them know about it. They learn insightful life lessons from their kids.
Nevertheless, this idea may seem naive to some. Since kids know nothing about the external world, how on Earth can they teach insightful lessons, let alone complex financial advice? Well, think again.
Now, let’s go ahead and see how you can learn complex and insightful lessons from your kids:
- Giant Investor, Shefin Tejani, Learns the ‘Hooks’ of Investment from His Kids
Shefin Tejani is a leading businessman of our time. He is the sitting CEO of a tech startup called Victory Square Technologies. In 2021, Victory Square Technologies had a staggering revenue of $1.2 billion. Keep in mind that this revenue was generated despite the deadly pandemic.
Apart from being a leading investor and entrepreneur, Shefin is a father of two kids. He argues that he has learned insightful investment lessons from his kids. Every time his 8-year-old son unlocks his phone and makes a purchase, Shefin thinks about it. Every time, he beams as he ponders over the selection of his cute son.
He suggests that investment is a matter of creativity. You do not necessarily have to have a degree in finance to be good at that. Sitting with your kids should be enough to come up with creative ideas. Of course, you will need to be proactive and open to learning – if you want to learn some insightful lessons from your kids.
