T. Boone Pickens Remembered
How many oilmen propose wind power? The late T. Boone Pickens did in 2007. He sold his oil business, then opened BP Capital Management hedge funds at 68. Made his first billion at 70. Working with people, adjusting to changing markets, and charity mark his life.
Later in life he reported, “I have earned $4 billion, lost $2 billion and given $1 billion away.” In his 60+ year career T Boone Pickens had many successes, failures, and life’s comebacks.
T. Boone Pickens donated $11 million to the University of Texas Center for Brain Health in 2006. He was talked into having his brain scanned. His brain lite up like a man 30 years his junior. T. Boone was always more interested in being around sharp minds interested in what was new or changing.
Forbes has an article with T. Boone Pickens' Letter To The Class Of 2018. Let’s listen to his advice:
“A fool with a plan can beat a genius with no plan.” - His Father’s
“Keep focused. When you are hunting elephants, don’t get distracted chasing rabbits.”
“Don’t fall victim to what I call the ‘ready-aim-aim-aim-aim’ syndrome. You must be willing to fire.”
“Work hard. Come early, stay late.”
“Be the eternal optimist.”
“The higher the monkey climbs a tree, the more you can see his ass.” - Be confident, yet modest.
After describing his experiences and “Booneisms” he encourages us, “Now go get ‘em!”
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