A Tip

I had an epiphany this afternoon.

I was sitting at my desk when my phone suddenly rang. It was a friend calling with one of those stock tips. They go something like this.

" Listen, I'm not sure about this but my friend heard that something may happen with ABCD Company. I don't know what he knows but he usually gets good info. "

I thanked him and I suddenly envisioned one of those guys at an off track betting service looking to hit the triple on the thoroughbreds. You know, the guy who looks like he hasn't eaten in a few weeks.

This is no reflection on my friend who I have a deep amount of respect for and who is a rather successful guy. Unfortunately, the fact is, tips usually don't work out.

Sometimes I write down a really good quote. A few years ago, I wrote this down, "A few million dollars of my net worth could be attributed to avoiding tips."

I don't ever forget a good tip.