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Ed Hajim shares his remarkable journey from a tumultuous childhood—moving through foster homes and orphanages after being kidnapped by his father—to becoming a successful businessman and philanthropist. Hajim explains how his experiences became advantages later in life, teaching him adaptability, resilience, and self-confidence that fueled his success at the University of Rochester and beyond. Now dedicated to giving back, he focuses on helping young people through scholarships and education initiatives, guided by his philosophy that "anything is possible, education is the solution to everything, and never be a victim." Hajim offers powerful insights on finding purpose in later life stages through volunteerism, mentorship, and philanthropy, emphasizing the profound satisfaction that comes from helping others succeed. _______________________ Bio Ed Hajim, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; chairman and CEO of MLH Capital; and chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. ______________________ For More on Ed Hajim Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future Website On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom ______________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller How to Live a Values Based Life – Harry Kraemer ________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host  Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a twenty-six-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Today, in addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, which thanks to his guests and loyal listeners, ranks in the top 1 % globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 1.6 million downloads. Business Insider has recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. Connect on LinkedIn __________________________ Wise Quotes On Reviewing Your Interests "Go back and look at your passions. If you left some passions behind,

Principle Season 5 Ep 8Ed Hajim, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. At the age of 3, Ed was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother was dead. We discuss how his childhood disadvantages became advantages in later life. Learn more at https://www.edhajim.com/

ED HAJIM, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities.https://www.edhajim.com/https://a.co/d/ebSuhDbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Todd Ault interviews Ed Hajim, a seasoned Wall Street executive and the author of On The Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom. With over 50 years of investment experience, Ed has held senior management positions at E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, and The Capital Group. He is currently the chairman of High Vista, a money management company based in Boston. Tune in to hear Todd Ault interview Ed Hajim about his new memoir, which tells the improbable story of how Hajim transitioned from foster homes and orphanages, enduring daily struggles to survive, to ultimately realizing the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man.    "There's three principles: anything is possible, education is the solution to almost anything and never be a victim. Always focus your energy on what's next. Never ever be a victim." - Ed Hajim

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Ed Hajjim. Ed is a long-time Wall Street executive and entrepreneur with over 50 years of experience. Most people that hear his origin story are amazed that he ended up where he has. But, in reality, Ed has one of the best stories that is the truest testament to the American Dream and what is possible that I have ever heard. And I'm excited for him to share it today. But first, I mentioned 50 years' experience. Here is a little bit of Ed's pedigree… Ed has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. He was the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. Presently, he is chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, he began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office, he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through his Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture and conservation. Ed is the author of several books including, the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom. And I'm excited to squeeze as much wisdom as I can from him in our time together in this episode. To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Entrepreneurs, what if there was a way to know you were hiring the best salespeople to drive your business? How much would that help your success? Well, with SalesDrive's DriveTest, you can! Drive is composed of three non-teachable traits shared by all top producers: Need for Achievement, Competitiveness, and Optimism. You can get a FREE DriveTest assessment to help you in your hiring efforts at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

Join us on this powerful episode as we explore the extraordinary life of Ed Hajim, whose journey from the humble beginnings in an orphanage to the heights of corporate America embodies true resilience and success. Ed shares insights from his book, "On the Road Less Traveled," detailing his experiences in foster homes, his academic journey through the University of Rochester and Harvard Business School, and his significant contributions as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Learn how adversities transformed into advantages, the role of education in lifelong success, and the critical importance of mentorship and community involvement in shaping a fulfilling career and personal life. To check out Ed's book, "On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom", head on over to Amazon (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3YgkSaB To check out the books mentioned during the interview including: 1. Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray Dalio: https://amzn.to/4dLdj0f 2. The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond: https://amzn.to/3zUZEFS 3. End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path of Political Disintegration: https://amzn.to/3zWyP4k Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd Click here to check out our Amazon product of the day (affiliate):https://amzn.to/3U0Y8sQ We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to check out our e-courses and bookstore here: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shop Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p For audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1F Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blog Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/support

Segment 1 with Ed Hajim starts at 0:00.I am always amazed about the resiliency of people in their lives and their companies.At the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. He presses his face against the car window, watches the miles pass and wonders where life will take him. In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and timeless life lessons, "On The Road Less Travelled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom" tells the improbable story of how Hajim bounced from foster homes to orphanages, in a daily struggle to survive, to living the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man with great moral fiber and the means to give back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him.Ed served as a senior executive at such firms as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, Furman Selz and other financial institutions, regularly transforming fledgling operations into profitable growth machines. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities.Segment 2 with Kendryah Smith starts at 18:48.When it comes to digital marketing, what statistics do I need to be looking at?Kendryah Smith, known as Marketing Minded Mama, is the CEO and co-founder of Re.Direct, a pioneering platform that empowers individuals to create and grow successful online businesses. With a background in digital marketing and e-commerce, Kendryah transformed her own side hustle into a thriving enterprise while raising three young children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Ed Hajim, whose journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by foster homes and orphanages to becoming a titan of Wall Street embodies resilience and generosity. Ed's memoir, "On the Road Less Traveled," vividly portrays his early struggles and eventual triumphs, illustrating the profound impact of adversity, adaptability, and seeking support. Despite facing significant challenges, Ed excelled as a financial executive, earning acclaim such as the Horatio Alger Award for overcoming personal obstacles. His story underscores the importance of self-reliance, adaptability, and finding balance in life. Join us as we uncover Ed Hajim's profound insights on embracing the unknown and letting go of the past, revealing a remarkable personal journey hailed by Joel Seligman as a testament to a life of achievement and service.

Ed Hajim author of "The Island of the Four Ps" by The Best Business Minds

In this enlightening episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta had the privilege of hosting Ed Hajim, a distinguished figure whose life story epitomizes the American dream. Ed, the son of a Syrian immigrant, has made a significant mark on Wall Street with over five decades of investment experience.His journey from humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of success and philanthropy offers invaluable insights into overcoming adversity, the importance of education, and the power of listening to one's inner voice.Throughout the interview, Ed shared his early life challenges, the motivation behind his legendary career in finance, and the driving forces of his leadership philosophy. He emphasized the pivotal role of education in achieving freedom, highlighted by his historic donation to the University of Rochester, which underscores his belief in giving back to the community.Ed also delved into his philanthropic efforts through the Hajim Family Foundation, supporting education, healthcare, arts, culture, and conservation.His books, “On The Road Less Traveled” and “Island of the Four P's,” illustrates his journey and the lessons learned along the way. Ed's insights on the evolution of the finance industry, advice to young professionals, and his ongoing commitments offer messages of hope and encouragement to those navigating their own challenges.For more about Ed Hajim and his work, visit his website at https://www.edhajim.com

Ed Hajim, Wall Street investment banker writes his second book, he joins Megan Lynch discussing the book 'The Island of the 4 P's, a modern fable about preparing for your future.'

In this episode, Melissa interviews Ed Hajim, the author of 'The Island of the Four Ps,' a modern fable about preparing for the future. Ed shares his background and the decision to write the book, which was inspired by his fascination with fables and the desire to communicate a set of ideas. He discusses the importance of self-reflection and defining one's own life, drawing from his personal experience growing up in an orphanage. Ed also emphasizes the significance of creating a life plan and navigating life changes to discover passions. He shares the story of founding a golf course and the importance of giving back to the community. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the four P's: passions, principles, partners, and plans, and their role in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. In this conversation, Ed Hagin shares his experiences and insights from his career in international business and finance. He emphasizes the importance of putting people together and the principle of deflecting credit. Ed also discusses the significance of writing things down and how it has guided him throughout his life. He shares the story of reconnecting with his mother later in life and the impact it had on him. Ed concludes by sharing his four-part framework for life and his mission to help college students and promote non-academic work. Helpful Links: *Website: edhajim.com *Instagram https://instagram.com/edhajimauthor?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg== *Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-hajim-bba1a7204?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app *The Island of the Four Ps https://amzn.to/3OQxsbF --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatsfromtheblogcabin/support

At the age of three, Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother had died.  As his father tried to find work overseas during the Great Depression, Ed spent his childhood in a string of foster homes and orphanages. Despite these dire circumstances, Ed earned a scholarship to attend the University of Rochester, served in the U.S. Navy, graduated from Harvard Business School and went on to build an extraordinary career on Wall Street.  As a philanthropist, Ed has supported numerous charitable organizations through his family foundation. In today's episode, Ed shares his story and life lessons, which you can read much more about in two books he recently published: On the Road Less Traveled and The Island of the Four P's – a Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future.In the episode we will learn:(2:13) – Where does Ed's story begin?(6:06) – What does Ed remember about his father's relationship with him and wealth?(8:10) – How important is education to Ed?(10:25) – What interested Ed in the financial services industry?(13:47) – What, beyond his analytical ability, was the key to Ed's success in the financial services industry?(15:44) – What does Ed mean when he says ‘You should never start anything from scratch'?(17:55) – What are some life lessons that Ed has for parents raising children from a position of wealth?(21:12) – Why is family so important to Ed?(22:44) – What is the “Why” that drives Ed?(25:27) – What did Ed find out about his family from a forgotten suitcase of letters?(28:24) – How does Ed feel his childhood affected him?(29:49) – What does Ed believe to be the four pillars of success in life?

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ed Hajim about not being a victim to your circumstances and building resilience to overcome challenges. Ed Hajim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-hajim-bba1a7204/) is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 627454) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

On this episode of The Hard Way Joe De Sena sits down with Ed Hajim, a successful Wall Street executive who persevered through some of life's hardest tests as a young child.   Ed was kidnapped by his father at 3 years old and left in foster care and continued to fight through all the obstacles in front of him to now living a life of giving back to younger generations. In his latest book, The Island of the Four P's, he created a fable that helps prepare the youth for their future.    To learn more about Ed or buy a copy of his book visit: https://www.edhajim.com/

Ed Hajim had a rough childhood, kidnapped by his father, moving between numerous foster homes, and he shared that story in his book 'On the Road Less Travelled'. Ed found mentors along the way, even the rough childhood was a teacher on his way to success. Ed has a new book: The Island of the Four Ps--A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future. Ed's desire is to share his experience and be a mentor for our living our best life. This is a great book for students, a good summer read, great support and encouragement. www.edhajim.com

Ed Hajim had a rough childhood, kidnapped by his father, moving between numerous foster homes, and he shared that story in his book 'On the Road Less Travelled'. Ed found mentors along the way, even the rough childhood was a teacher on his way to success. Ed has a new book: The Island of the Four Ps--A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future. Ed's desire is to share his experience and be a mentor for our living our best life. This is a great book for students, a good summer read, great support and encouragement.www.edhajim.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, host Steve Coughran sits down with renowned author and philanthropist Ed Hajim to discuss his latest book, The Island of the Four P's: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future. The book is a timeless fable that explores the importance of being prepared for life's unexpected challenges and opportunities. Ed shares his truly remarkable life story, from being kidnapped by his Syrian immigrant father at age three to discovering that his mother was actually still alive in his 60s. He also talks about his experience building his own golf club on Nantucket after being rejected for membership at another club, and how he became the single largest endower at the University of Rochester with a $30 million donation. Throughout the conversation, Ed offers valuable insights and advice on how to be prepared for whatever life throws your way, drawing on his extensive experience as a successful businessman and philanthropist. Join us as we explore the wisdom and guidance in Ed's latest book and learn from his inspiring journey on the road less traveled.Links:Do you have ideas or feedback to share? Email me at contact@coltivar.comTo learn more about us, visit:  https://www.coltivar.com/Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.Support the show

Ed Hajim, author of The Island of the Four P's: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future" (Skyhorse - April 4, 2023). In the spirit of classics like “Who Moved My Cheese," and "Oh, The Places You'llHOr Go," you'll likely read this in one sitting and find yourself transported into another world. Ed Hajim's story is truly worthy of the Horatio Alger Award, which he won in 2015, positioning him in the rare and esteemed territory of Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. And Ed's adversities were many. Did I mention that Ed Hajim is 86-years-young? Ed Hajim catapulted from foster homes, orphanages, and meager beginnings to becoming a mega-successful Wall Street executive. His story and trajectory are staggering. I invite you to Ed's website to learn much more. Also, I'm attaching a press release describing his new book. ·         Ed was kidnapped by his immigrant father at age three, told his mother was dead only to find her in his 60s·         When rejected for membership at a Nantucket golf club where he lives part of the year, he built is own·         Ed Hajim, who values education, was the single largest endower at the University of Rochester ($30 million)·         He is know for his timeless classic, bestselling book, "On the Road Less Traveled."

In this episode, Lynn Tonini facilitates a conversation between three individuals who work with youth aging out of foster care: Cheryl Williams, Founder and Executive Director of Fundamentals for Foster Care (San Antonio, TX); Erin NeSmith, Founder and Lead Coach of Grow Into You Foundation (Brandon, FL); and Ed Hajim, Author and Chairman of High Vista (Key Largo, FL). During this conversation, we discussed effective strategies to help older foster youth - and those who have aged out - learn coping skills that will help them strengthen their resiliency and their ability to manage through the difficult times in their lives. 

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Montel talks with author and Wall Street executive, Ed Hajim on this episode of Free Thinking. Ed was catapulted from foster homes, orphanages, and meager beginnings to becoming a mega- successful Wall Street executive. In 2015 he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. He is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir, On The Road Less Traveled, and his new book, THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR Ps; A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future.

Ed Hajim shares his memoir On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom. This is episode 558 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.  Ed Hajim, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. What an awesome book! What an amazing talk! So much to learn! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Traveled-Orphanage-Boardroom/dp/1510764240/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674533062&sr=1-1 https://www.edhajim.com/ https://www.merylmossmedia.com/ Length - 46:32

Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guest, Ed Hajim, Author of The Island of the Four Ps and On the Road Less Traveled

Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guest, Ed Hajim, Author of The Island of the Four Ps and On the Road Less Traveled

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Ed Hajim to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his new book THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR PS----and what he hopes readers take away from it. 

Ed Hajim author of "The Island of the Four P's" by The Best Business Minds

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and was told his mother was dead. And then, not too much later, he was virtually abandoned by his dad. Many years later, business entrepreneur Ed Hajim received the Horatio Alger award for exemplifying the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence -- despite personal adversity.Hajim is the author of “On the Road Less Traveled, An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom.” It's a memoir that describes the improbable story of how he bounced from foster homes to orphanages.It was a daily struggle to survive, but Hajim flourished, ultimately becoming an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man. And now, he is giving back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him.“On the Road Less Traveled” is packed with stories of how Hajim used his ingenuity to achieve his goals – like wangling a free plane trip to the west coast purportedly for an interview for a job he didn't want – just so he could be the best man at a friend's wedding.Hajim is the son of a Syrian immigrant and now has more than 50 years' experience in the financial industry. His bio reads like a who's who of major investment companies in which he's held senior management or ownership positions. Ed Hajim, thanks for being with us today on Lean to the Left. It's a pleasure speaking with you.Q. Your life story is filled with many twists and turns. How were you kidnapped by your dad? What led to that?Q. Did you ever find your mom? Tell us about that. What was it like to first meet her after 57 years?Q. What was your relationship like with your dad? How did it evolve over the years? How did this affect your life choices?Q. What did you learn from this adversity, and how did that influence your business career?Q. In your book, you describe in many places the sadness and loneliness that you felt because of the lack of immediate family. Did that affect your decisions later in life, especially when it came to business and leading people?Q. You fought poverty, but your memoir describes your ingenuity in finding ways to cover costs – money for college tuition, for example, including for tuition to Harvard Business School when you were, pretty much, flat broke. Talk to me about your determination to be financially independent and what ultimately happened.Q. You write that “Sometimes you need to know when a partnership has run its course. And sometimes, it's better to sever ties and leave on your own, even if the next step I unknown. That's often the road less traveled, but it's so worth the journey.” What were you referring to and why do you say it was “worth the journey?”Q. You write in your memoir about the importance of obtaining a solid educational foundation, which you credit with making your life success possible. Can you elaborate on that? What advice do you give young people who want a higher education but for financial or other reasons are stuck and feel that's an impossible dream?Q. What have you done personally to support higher education?Q. At the University of Rochester, you started a new magazine, from scratch. You wrote: “I loved putting projects and people together to solve a problem.” That's pretty much your ultimate business story, right?Q. You received a Navy scholarship, which meant you had to serve three years in the Navy. What did that do for you?Q. You write: “The only constant in life is change. People change and businesses change. If you don't adapt, you will not survive.” Can you please elaborate?Q. We haven't talked about the various companies that you worked for or owned. Can you take us on a quickie tour? I know, it's a lifetime…Q. What would you say were your most significant achievements in business? Q. What were your biggest failures?Q. You've just published a new book, “The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future.” What's the point of this book? What does it cover?Q. What are the “four Ps?” Q. You've been married for nearly 60 years, with three grown children and eight grandchildren. You write in “On the Road Less Traveled” that your wife, Barbara, fell in love with you when she was only a young girl and that you're seven years older than her. How did she land you and what's been the result of that marriage?Q. So you were the “hunter, gatherer” and she oversaw home and family. How did that work out?Q. OK, Ed Hajim, what's next? Do you plan to just sit on the porch and drink iced tea?Q. Where can people find your books?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and was told his mother was dead. And then, not too much later, he was virtually abandoned by his dad. Many years later, business entrepreneur Ed Hajim received the Horatio Alger award for exemplifying the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence -- despite personal adversity.Hajim is the author of “On the Road Less Traveled, An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom.” It's a memoir that describes the improbable story of how he bounced from foster homes to orphanages.It was a daily struggle to survive, but Hajim flourished, ultimately becoming an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man. And now, he is giving back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him.“On the Road Less Traveled” is packed with stories of how Hajim used his ingenuity to achieve his goals – like wangling a free plane trip to the west coast purportedly for an interview for a job he didn't want – just so he could be the best man at a friend's wedding.Hajim is the son of a Syrian immigrant and now has more than 50 years' experience in the financial industry. His bio reads like a who's who of major investment companies in which he's held senior management or ownership positions. Ed Hajim, thanks for being with us today on Lean to the Left. It's a pleasure speaking with you.Q. Your life story is filled with many twists and turns. How were you kidnapped by your dad? What led to that?Q. Did you ever find your mom? Tell us about that. What was it like to first meet her after 57 years?Q. What was your relationship like with your dad? How did it evolve over the years? How did this affect your life choices?Q. What did you learn from this adversity, and how did that influence your business career?Q. In your book, you describe in many places the sadness and loneliness that you felt because of the lack of immediate family. Did that affect your decisions later in life, especially when it came to business and leading people?Q. You fought poverty, but your memoir describes your ingenuity in finding ways to cover costs – money for college tuition, for example, including for tuition to Harvard Business School when you were, pretty much, flat broke. Talk to me about your determination to be financially independent and what ultimately happened.Q. You write that “Sometimes you need to know when a partnership has run its course. And sometimes, it's better to sever ties and leave on your own, even if the next step I unknown. That's often the road less traveled, but it's so worth the journey.” What were you referring to and why do you say it was “worth the journey?”Q. You write in your memoir about the importance of obtaining a solid educational foundation, which you credit with making your life success possible. Can you elaborate on that? What advice do you give young people who want a higher education but for financial or other reasons are stuck and feel that's an impossible dream?Q. What have you done personally to support higher education?Q. At the University of Rochester, you started a new magazine, from scratch. You wrote: “I loved putting projects and people together to solve a problem.” That's pretty much your ultimate business story, right?Q. You received a Navy scholarship, which meant you had to serve three years in the Navy. What did that do for you?Q. You write: “The only constant in life is change. People change and businesses change. If you don't adapt, you will not survive.” Can you please elaborate?Q. We haven't talked about the various companies that you worked for or owned. Can you take us on a quickie tour? I know, it's a lifetime…Q. What would you say were your most significant achievements in business? Q. What were your biggest failures?Q. You've just published a new book, “The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future.” What's the point of this book? What does it cover?Q. What are the “four Ps?” Q. You've been married for nearly 60 years, with three grown children and eight grandchildren. You write in “On the Road Less Traveled” that your wife, Barbara, fell in love with you when she was only a young girl and that you're seven years older than her. How did she land you and what's been the result of that marriage?Q. So you were the “hunter, gatherer” and she oversaw home and family. How did that work out?Q. OK, Ed Hajim, what's next? Do you plan to just sit on the porch and drink iced tea?Q. Where can people find your books?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4719048/advertisement

About this Episode On today's episode we are talking to Ed Hajim. Ed took the adversity he experienced in his early years and turned it into a catalyst for massive success. In his book On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom, Ed peels back the curtain of his life touching on his tumultuous childhood experiences, his successful 50-year career as a Wall Street Executive, Major philanthropic contributions all are intertwined with family. Call to Action: Write out your Life Plan/Dream 5 Words: Satisfied, Comfortable, Curious, Loving & Grateful Connect with Us: Website: https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Guest Links: https://www.edhajim.com/ Podcast: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire - All Platforms Voice Mail: 617-468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire/message

Edhajim.com THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR Ps A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future By Ed Hajim Within fiction lies the seeds of powerful transformation and inspiration. Some of the most inspirational guidebooks are parables, including Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss. Both have inspired business visionaries, entrepreneurs and graduates for decades. Stepping into this treasured category is THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future by Ed Hajim. Hajim believes that you can't find the roadmap to success on any GPS or search engine. Instead, this engaging fable, lushly illustrated by Gabriela Leal, drops you into the mind of a young man on a quest to find himself and his personal path to success and happiness. As he meets challenges, we gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate change while remaining true to our values and ideals. The beauty of telling this in fable format lies in its accessibility. “I don't believe there's only one way to deal with life transitions. And even if you accept my ideas wholly, there is no single right way to put them into action,” writes Hajim. THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR Ps allows us to find the guidance that's uniquely right for us. To create this book, Hajim used his own extraordinary life as a framework. Kidnapped by his father at the age of 3, driven across the country and told his mother had died, Hajim spent his childhood in and out of foster homes and orphanages. The intelligence, resilience and innate leadership he used to rise from deprivation to the pinnacle of personal and business success provides the insight he shares with readers. At the heart of the book are the four Ps—which have guided Hajim throughout his life. He offers his hard-won wisdom on each of these cornerstones. Passions: Find your passions, find the things that excite and motivate you. Recognize that passions do change and you must monitor them throughout your lifetime. * Principles: Find the rules that you want to follow and the lines you won't cross. They provide an important structure and bring organization to your life. * Partners: No individual can succeed alone. Consider the kind of friends, collaborators, and advisers you'll need around you, recognizing that those needs will evolve. * Plans: Find your plans, write down where you want to go and how you plan to get there. Pay attention to your environment, things that will happen during your lifetime, and try to find a wave or a cycle that you can marry with your passions and principles. Ultimately, Hajim's dream is to help anyone fighting to make their dreams a reality. “I hope The Island of the Four Ps will prompt you to contemplate who you are and what you want in life. Ideally, it will spur you to action—helping you engage fully in life, pursue new experiences, and surf the waves of change,” Hajim says. ED HAJIM is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir, On The Road Less Traveled. The son of a Syrian immigrant, he is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Join Af as he interviews Ed Hajim about his memoir, a powerful story touched with family trauma, deprivation, and adversity balanced by a life of hard work and philanthropy! On the Road Less Traveled is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. At age three, Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and told that his mother is dead. His father soon abandons him in order to seek employment—mostly in vain—leaving his son behind in a string of foster homes and orphanages. This establishes a pattern of neglect and desertion that continues for Hajim's entire childhood, forever leaving its mark. From one home to another, the lonely boy learns the value of self-reliance and perseverance despite his financial deprivation and the trauma of being an orphan. As time passes, Hajim displays a powerful instinct for survival and a burning drive to excel. A highly motivated student and athlete, he earns an NROTC college scholarship to the University of Rochester; serves in the United States Navy; works as an application research engineer; then attends Harvard Business School, where he finds that the financial industry is his true calling. So begins his rapid ascent in the corporate world, which includes senior executive positions at E. F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, and fourteen years as CEO of Furman Selz, growing the company more than tenfold. He also creates a happy and abundant family life, though he never forgets what it means to struggle. At age sixty, he is reminded of his painful past when a family secret emerges that brings the story full circle.  

In this week's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Ed Hajim. Ed recounts in his memoir, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom, how he grew-up mainly in orphanages and in foster homes with no consistent family or support system. Feeling at times lonely, angry, jealous and poor. YET, despite huge obstacles, Ed Hajim became a Wall Street executive, a business tycoon of the highest order. Ed learned to survive, to keep himself strong and focused. And step by step, he turned his life around, even graduating from the University of Rochester and later Harvard Business School. Ed's life is a rags to riches American success story on every level – he used his inner voice, his one constant to get ahead in business and create a stable-family, home-life as an adult. Get ready to be inspired and learn from Ed as he shares insight on not being a victim of circumstance, using disadvantages as advantages and always asking what's next ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED!Story Key Notes:

Meet an inspirational man, Ed Hajim, and then take another look at how you can craft your holidays. Choose your family. Grow your mind. Have strength.

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. He presses his face against the car window, watches the miles pass and wonders where life will take him.   Where you'd least expect.   In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and timeless life lessons, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom (Skyhorse; March 2, 2021) tells the improbable story of how Hajim bounced from foster homes to orphanages, in a daily struggle to survive, to living the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man with great moral fiber and the means to give back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him.   It's a powerful story touched with family trauma, deprivation, and adversity balanced by a life of hard work and philanthropy.   “While his childhood travails of loneliness, isolation, and poverty would have broken most people, Ed channeled his survival instincts and conquered his inner demons to become a loving family man and a beloved leader of people,” says Raj Echambadi, Dunton family dean at D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University.   Hajim served as a senior executive at such firms as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, Furman Selz and other financial institutions, regularly transforming fledgling operations into profitable growth machines. His life accomplishments were rightfully acknowledged in 2015 with the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversity.   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.” “Being very poor produced a drive for financial independence and appreciation for money.” “Not having control produced a strong drive to seek freedom as a goal.” “Later in life I realized that my childhood seemed to give me a foundation for recognizing the need for balance between self, family, work and community.”   Throughout his career, Hajim was guided by his instincts to know when a situation had run its course. “Sometimes it's better to sever ties and leave on your own, even if the next step is unknown,” he writes. “That's often the road less traveled, but it's so worth the journey.”   The “unknown” also played a major part in Ed's personal life, when a long-kept secret he couldn't possibly have imagined was revealed.   Joel Seligman, president emeritus of the University of Rochester, says, “Ed Hajim's On the Road Less Traveled does full justice to a remarkable life lived by a remarkable man. You will learn much about why one man who began with nothing achieved so much and did so much for so many.”   ED HAJIM, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. You can find his book HERE Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram  

Ed Hajim talks about his four 'Ps': Passion, Principles, Partners and Plans.

I love stories involving the 'hero's journey, someone who goes on an adventure, is victorious regardless of circumstance or crisis, finds mentors or believers along their way and becomes changed or transformed in the process. When the story is true, it roars through my spirit and lifts my belief in the power of the human being. This story, I promise, will do the same for you. At age three, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and told that his mother is dead. His father soon abandons him to seek employment—mostly in vain—leaving his son behind in a string of foster homes and orphanages. Ed's life weaves into a pattern of neglect and desertion that continues for his entire childhood, forever leaving its mark. From one home to another, the lonely boy learns the value of self-reliance and perseverance despite his financial deprivation and the trauma of being an orphan. What does Ed do with his life? He embarks upon a hero's journey of epic consideration. It must be heard to be appreciated, believed and applauded. Society cannot afford to leave our young behind. Mark Beckles, Vice President of Social Impact and Innovation for RBC, joins me at the show's end to talk about Future Launch and what they are doing to help youth find and pursue their path in life.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Paul Rubin The Fly Guy joins the show. Ed Hajim tells his inspiring story. In addition, Wade Simmons discusses being trained to become a pro wrestler.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Paul Rubin The Fly Guy joins the show. Ed Hajim tells his inspiring story. In addition, Wade Simmons discusses being trained to become a pro wrestler.

Author Ed Hajim talks about his new book “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom” as an improbable story of how he bounced around from foster homes to orphanages, living a daily struggle to live until he realized the American Dream! Ed served as a Sr. Executive with E.F. Hutton, Lehman Bros., Furman Selz and other financial institutions plus served in the Navy, graduated from Harvard business School and explains why everyone should not go to college plus the 4P's for people starting out! Check out the amazing Ed Hajim and his new book on Amazon and www.edhajim.comtoday! #edhajim #author #ontheroadlesstraveled #fosterhome #orphanage #americandream #seniorexectuive #efhutton #lehmanbrothers #harvardbusinessschool #Navy #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagneredhajim #themikewagnershowedhajim --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Author Ed Hajim talks about his new book “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom” as an improbable story of how he bounced around from foster homes to orphanages, living a daily struggle to live until he realized the American Dream! Ed served as a Sr. Executive with E.F. Hutton, Lehman Bros., Furman Selz and other financial institutions plus served in the Navy, graduated from Harvard business School and explains why everyone should not go to college plus the 4P's for people starting out! Check out the amazing Ed Hajim and his new book on Amazon and www.edhajim.comtoday! #edhajim #author #ontheroadlesstraveled #fosterhome #orphanage #americandream #seniorexectuive #efhutton #lehmanbrothers #harvardbusinessschool #Navy #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagneredhajim #themikewagnershowedhajim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Today on The Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Dave and Neil will interview 80-year-old Child Kidnapping Survivor & Harvard Business School Grad Ed Hajim.

Author Ed Hajim talks about his new book “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom” as an improbable story of how he bounced around from foster homes to orphanages, living a daily struggle to live until he realized the American Dream! Ed served as a Sr. Executive with E.F. Hutton, Lehman Bros., Furman Selz and other financial institutions plus served in the Navy, graduated from Harvard business School and explains why everyone should not go to college plus the 4P's for people starting out! Check out the amazing Ed Hajim and his new book on Amazon and www.edhajim.com today! #edhajim #author #ontheroadlesstraveled #fosterhome #orphanage #americandream #seniorexectuive #efhutton #lehmanbrothers #harvardbusinessschool #Navy #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagneredhajim #themikewagnershowedhajim

May 26, 2022 Road Less Traveled Ed Hajim and Google PPC John Horn

Ed Hajim lived many years of his young life in foster care even though his father wanted to be his parent. Ed made the best of these early years to become a great husband and father, as well as a Wall Street executive. He shares his experiences in his book 'On the Road Less Traveled--an Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom'. We all can learn some great life lessons, and this would be a great read for youth--might be a good grad gift! www.edhajim.com

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother was dead. Ed was bounced from foster homes to orphanages, living a daily struggle to survive, to realizing the American dream. He provides insight into what he learned from some of his life's defining moments. Ed is chairman of High Vista Strategies and has served as a senior executive at firms such as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, and other financial institutions. He is the author of the book www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

Financially Speaking with Kathy Cook Noble  Kathy talks with author, Wall Street executive, and chairman of High Vista, Ed Hajim. The two discuss Ed's work in the finance industry and his new book On the Road Less Traveled. “On the Road Less Traveled is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment.” from Amazon.ca. ED HAJIM, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. bookmarkcommunications@gmail.com  https://www.edhajim.com/ Kathy's Book: All Ladies Should Use the F-Word: A Guide to Loving Your Finances Purchase on Amazon.com   Amazon.co.uk    Amazon.ca       *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app!  https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About Financially Speaking ~ Everywhere you go, everywhere you turn, everyone you talk to, money appears. Either in conversation, in thoughts, in dreams, in stress, in arguments and in planning. Money is the one commodity that everyone can universally agree that they all need. Most people navigate through their lives not really understanding how money works or how to keep more of it. Kathy Cook Noble is a believer in people's abilities to understand, control and plan for their futures with money. She believes that once people understand the importance of why they need to control their own finances, they will live a free and happy life. She is a Financial Advisor, teacher, bookkeeper, business expert, seeker of knowledge, community volunteer and believer in people. Kathy has spent her entire life studying and working in business to help people expand their lives, save money, make money and avoid financial ruin. She personally understands what it means to see value and have faith in yourself so that you are more confident in financial decisions. Overcoming painful obstacles and realizations about money has helped Kathy become obsessed with helping people, especially women, understand their financial situations and help them plan for their future selves. http://kathycooknoble.gpwealth.ca/ https://www.bookkeepplus.ca/  kathy@bookkeepplus.ca To get more of Financially Speaking with Kathy Cook Noble, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/financially-speaking-kathy-cook-noble/

In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Ed Hajim about his extraordinary life. Ed recently penned his memoir, On The Road Less Traveled (a great read). They discuss Ed's journey from foster homes to Harvard Business School to a successful career on Wall Street. Along the way, they cover the importance of passion, not being a victim, the value of college, golf and more. At 86, Ed's energy and magnetism is off the charts!

Today On The Front Porch Rocky Downing visits with Ed Hajim; you won't want to miss his fascinating success story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother was dead. He pressed his face against the car window and watched the miles pass. He had no way of knowing where life would take him. Where you'd least expect.   In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and timeless life lessons, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom, we learn Ed's improbable story of how he bounced from foster homes to orphanages, living a daily struggle to survive, to realizing the American dream.    Ed would be the perfect guest for Foster Care Awareness Month (May).    Hajim served as a senior executive at such firms as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, Furman Selz and other financial institutions, regularly transforming fledgling operations into profitable growth machines. His life accomplishments were rightfully acknowledged in 2015 with the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversity. Ed would argue that his early traumatic experiences and rough upbringing informed his choices, and even set him apart in business. 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:   “Not having control produced a strong drive to seek freedom as a goal.”“Later in life I realized that my childhood seemed to give me a foundation for recognizing the need for balance between self, family, work and community.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

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Are you looking to create positive change in your life? While dealing with family trauma, deprivation, and adversity, Ed shares how a life balanced by hard work and philanthropy can be a fulfilled life.On the Road Less Traveled is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment.#MomentswithMarianne airs Live in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk Radio affiliate & iHeartRadio! Ed Hajim, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. https://www.edhajim.com

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother had died. He pressed his face against the car window, watched the miles pass and wondered where life will take him.Where he least expected.Ed Hajim tells his improbable story of how he bounced from foster homes to orphanages, in a daily struggle to survive, to living the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man with great moral fiber and the means to give back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him.

This is the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 22, 2021.

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His childhood was traumatic. Abducted by his father and told that his mother was dead, Ed Hajim could have blamed society for his life challenges. Instead he decided life's adversity would make him stronger. He won a scholarship to go to college and turned a business degree into millions. Millions of dollars Ed Hajim has chosen to give away to educate other disadvantaged young people. His wife of 55 years encouraged him to put his story on a page and he does so in the book, "On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom."

Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father at 3 years old and told his mother was dead. 30 years later, he discovered that she was still alive. Ed shares how he managed to rise above his circumstances and develop a successful career and his own strong family. Learn more about Ed on his website here: https://www.edhajim.com/ (https://www.edhajim.com/)

Ed talks about his new book, "On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom."

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. He presses his face against the car window, watches the miles pass and wonders where life will take him. Where you'd least expect. In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and timeless life lessons, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom (Skyhorse; March 2, 2021) tells the improbable story of how Hajim bounced from foster homes to orphanages, in a daily struggle to survive, to living the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man with great moral fiber and the means to give back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him. It's a powerful story touched with family trauma, deprivation, and adversity balanced by a life of hard work and philanthropy. “While his childhood travails of loneliness, isolation, and poverty would have broken most people, Ed channeled his survival instincts and conquered his inner demons to become a loving family man and a beloved leader of people,” says Raj Echambadi, Dunton family dean at D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University. Hajim served as a senior executive at such firms as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, Furman Selz and other financial institutions, regularly transforming fledgling operations into profitable growth machines. His life accomplishments were rightfully acknowledged in 2015 with the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversity. 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.” “Being very poor produced a drive for financial independence and appreciation for money.” “Not having control produced a strong drive to seek freedom as a goal.” “Later in life I realized that my childhood seemed to give me a foundation for recognizing the need for balance between self, family, work and community.” Throughout his career, Hajim was guided by his instincts to know when a situation had run its course. “Sometimes it's better to sever ties and leave on your own, even if the next step is unknown,” he writes. “That's often the road less traveled, but it's so worth the journey.” The “unknown” also played a major part in Ed's personal life, when a long-kept secret he couldn't possibly have imagined was revealed. Joel Seligman, president emeritus of the University of Rochester, says, “Ed Hajim's On the Road Less Traveled does full justice to a remarkable life lived by a remarkable man. You will learn much about why one man who began with nothing achieved so much and did so much for so many.” ED HAJIM, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. Reserve Book HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Traveled-Orphanage-Boardroom/dp/1510764240/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ed+hajim&qid=1619043501&sr=8-2 About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. He presses his face against the car window, watches the miles pass and wonders where life will take him. Where you'd least expect. In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and timeless life lessons, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom (Skyhorse; March 2, 2021) tells the improbable story of how Hajim bounced from foster homes to orphanages, in a daily struggle to survive, to living the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man with great moral fiber and the means to give back to a world that seemed intent on rejecting him. It's a powerful story touched with family trauma, deprivation, and adversity balanced by a life of hard work and philanthropy. “While his childhood travails of loneliness, isolation, and poverty would have broken most people, Ed channeled his survival instincts and conquered his inner demons to become a loving family man and a beloved leader of people,” says Raj Echambadi, Dunton family dean at D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University. Hajim served as a senior executive at such firms as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, Furman Selz and other financial institutions, regularly transforming fledgling operations into profitable growth machines. His life accomplishments were rightfully acknowledged in 2015 with the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversity. 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.” “Being very poor produced a drive for financial independence and appreciation for money.” “Not having control produced a strong drive to seek freedom as a goal.” “Later in life I realized that my childhood seemed to give me a foundation for recognizing the need for balance between self, family, work and community.” Throughout his career, Hajim was guided by his instincts to know when a situation had run its course. “Sometimes it's better to sever ties and leave on your own, even if the next step is unknown,” he writes. “That's often the road less traveled, but it's so worth the journey.” The “unknown” also played a major part in Ed's personal life, when a long-kept secret he couldn't possibly have imagined was revealed. Joel Seligman, president emeritus of the University of Rochester, says, “Ed Hajim's On the Road Less Traveled does full justice to a remarkable life lived by a remarkable man. You will learn much about why one man who began with nothing achieved so much and did so much for so many.” ED HAJIM, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities. Reserve Book HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Traveled-Orphanage-Boardroom/dp/1510764240/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ed+hajim&qid=1619043501&sr=8-2 About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

Imagine if your father took you at three years-old, kidnapped you and then told you your mother was dead. Then, once taken to another part of the country, your father basically abandons you and leaves you to be raised in several different foster homes and orphanages. This is what happened to today's special guest, Ed Hajim, well before Google, Social media and all the ways we now track down folks. Ed was left in poverty, abandoned and feeling incredibly lonely. When Ed was sixty-years-old, with the help of an old suitcase, he found letters indicating that  his mother was very much alive. He was angry with his then late father for being so selfish and taken Ed from his own mother. Learning his mother was alive, who he hadn't seen since he was three-years-old, 57-years-later, everything Ed knew went upside down.  And his sense of trust questioned. He had to think, does he reach out to his mother, would she want to see him or reject him? Ed explains his incredible story of resilience, discipline and using his inner voice to navigate his life -which is a true rags-to-riches American story -  in his just released inspiring and riveting memoir, On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom. Despite his difficult early years, Ed learned to survive, to keep himself strong and focused. And step by step, he turned his life around, eventually living the American dream with the help of a NROTC college scholarship, got himself through the University of Rochester and then attended Harvard Business School. Became a Wall Street executive, a business tycoon of the highest order. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim became chairman of its board and gave the school $30 million to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - the largest single donation in its history.

Ed Hajim has had a legendary career in finance, including high-profile stints at E.F. Hutton and Lehman Brothers and 14 years leading Furman Selz.  But his success came against very high odds, which Ed chronicles in his recent book, On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom.

Imagine if your father took you at three years-old, kidnapped you and then told you your mother was dead. Then, once taken to another part of the country, your father basically abandons you and leaves you to be raised in several different foster homes and orphanages. This is what happened to Ed Hajim well before Google, Social media and all the ways we now track down folks. Ed was left in poverty, abandoned and feeling incredibly lonely. By the time Ed was sixty-years-old, with the help of an old suitcase, letters found in it and a private investigator, Ed discovered his mother was very much alive. He was angry with his then late father, how could he have been so selfish and taken Ed from his own mother, when Ed needed her??? Ed had so many questions. Learning his mother was alive, who he hadn't seen since he was three-years-old, 57-years-later, everything Ed knew went upside down. And his sense of trust questioned. Then, he had to think, does he reach out to his mother, would she want to see him or reject him?? His own mother. But for the last almost dozen years of her life, Ed Hajim spoke to his mother almost every Sunday and celebrated many holidays and enjoyed family vacations together with Ed's family, his wife, their children and grandchild and his in-law family, who really had become HIS family too. Plus, by meeting his mother, Ed gained a half-brother, sister-in-law and nephews. He describes, his late mother, Sophie Hoffman, as the gift he found later in life. Ed explains his incredible story of resilience, discipline and using his inner voice to navigate his life -which is a true rags-to-riches American story - in his just released inspiring and riveting memoir, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom (Skyhorse; March 2, 2021). Despite his difficult early years, Ed learned to survive, to keep himself strong and focused. And step by step, he turned his life around, eventually living the American dream with the help of a NROTC college scholarship, got himself through the University of Rochester and then attended Harvard Business School. Became a Wall Street executive, a business tycoon of the highest order. Married fifty-five years, has three children and eight grandchildren. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim became chairman of its board and gave the school $30 million to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - the largest single donation in its history - as he is an example of the importance of education and how it can change your life - Ed wanted to share that opportunity with other scholars. Here are a few recent media and event links to further get a sense of Ed: NY POST: MY DAD TOLD ME MY MOM WAS DEAD — THEN I MET HER 57 YEARS LATER WGN-TV (#1 MORNING SHOW CHICAGO): FROM ABANDONED CHILD TO WALL STREET EXECUTIVE: AUTHOR ED HAJIM HAS ADVICE FOR PARENTS EVERYWHERE WTNH-TV (ABC): ED HAJIM SHARES DETAILS ABOUT NEW POWERFUL MEMOIR BARBARA'S BOOKSTORE: ORPHANAGE TO BOARDROOM ‘ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED' WITH ED HAJIM; MODERATED BY MARK E. KLEIN, MD AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: AUTHOR ED HAJIM: RISING THROUGH RESILIENCE; FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BECOME MORE RESILIENT LEADERS MAGAZINE: Interview with Ed Hajim, Chairman, HighVista Strategies, LLC (leadersmag.com) EDHAJIM.COM/MEDIA Although Ed's life is a rags to riches American success story on every level - his challenging beginnings still stayed with him. So he read and read a lot. Over time he was able to use his inner voice, his one consistency, to create the ultimate mentor: Ed Hajim's The Four P's: Passion, Principles, Partners and Plan – from ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED:

On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom with Ed Hajim On the Road Less Traveled is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. At age three, Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and told that his mother is dead. His father soon abandons him in order to seek employment—mostly in vain—leaving his son behind in a string of foster homes and orphanages. This establishes a pattern of neglect and desertion that continues for Hajim’s entire childhood, forever leaving its mark. From one home to another, the lonely boy learns the value of self-reliance and perseverance despite his financial deprivation and the trauma of being an orphan. Ed Hajim, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. For more information visit: www.edhajim.com *************************************************** For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html To view the photography of Robert at: rpsharpe.picfair.com

Ed Hajim is the Author of "On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom". Ed is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. On the Road Less Traveled is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. At age three, Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and told that his mother is dead. His father soon abandons him in order to seek employment—mostly in vain—leaving his son behind in a string of foster homes and orphanages. This establishes a pattern of neglect and desertion that continues for Hajim's entire childhood, forever leaving its mark. From one home to another, the lonely boy learns the value of self-reliance and perseverance despite his financial deprivation and the trauma of being an orphan.  ————————————————————————— For podcast transcripts and show notes, visit *salt.org/talks* ( http://salt.org/talks ) Watch this video on YouTube: *https://youtu.be/HveQWiLrxzQ* ( https://youtu.be/HveQWiLrxzQ ) Developed, created and produced by SALT Venture Group, LLC. Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.

Whine Line starts this hour; Ed Hajim, author of “On The Road Less Traveled: An unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom” joins the show talking about his journey from being an orphan to being a top executive, plus the story of how he was able to find his mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have the honor & privilege of welcoming seasoned Wall Street executive & author, Ed Hajim, to the show!I've heard many success stories that were fraught with challenges, but Ed's rags to riches story is exemplary. He was kidnapped by his father, told his mother was dead, and orphaned before receiving a scholarship to the University of Rochester (my wife's alma mater), and an MBA from Harvard.Ed's accomplishments are too many to list here - it would be an understatement to say he's held senior management positions at some of the most prestigious financial institutions in the world. As well, after twenty years as a trustee of the U of R, Ed became chairman of the University's board.Last month Ed released his book, On The Road Less Traveled, and it stands as a testament of the value in facing adversity, and a framework for survival for those of us still in the thick of it.The last year has certainly presented plenty of opportunities to put Ed's story into real time application. Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.Show NotesSegment 1Jeremiah introduces his message of the week “when you learn to make adversity your ally, it becomes a super power”, as well as his guest Ed Hajim a successful entrepreneur and author. Jeremiah explains how Ed's alma mater the University of Rochester is where his wife went to school and how the university has helped his wife through her education. Ed explains his journey through attending a private university as outlined in his book The Road Less Traveled, and how he came to the decision to go to Rochester compared to the other universities he was accepted into. Ed retells the difficulty of the engineering process, and how only a few of his classmates in chemical engineering graduated alongside him, but regardless of the difficulty, the University of Rochester was an excellent place for him to attend. Jeremiah and Ed discuss Ed's current endeavour of coaching first generation college students, as he was when he attended, and how many first generation students excel academically but struggle socially, and he wants to help these students be successful in all aspects of the college experience. The two discuss why Ed was incredibly involved in the University of Rochester community, and how being involved helped him throughout his college experience. Ed continues to explain how he came to realize how much he enjoyed helping people to achieve things beyond what they believed they could through his time organizing and creating a humor magazine for the university.Segment 2Jeremiah and Ed discuss the fragility of one's professional existence as affected recently by the Covid-19 pandemic, and how the adversity they had experienced in their lives has better prepared them for their future. Ed explains how he ended up in New York and New York City, as he was originally from Los Angeles. The two discuss Ed's attitude he adopted at a young age as to keep moving forward and not lose himself in the adversity, and he brings up the example of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ed explains how Covid-19 is one of the “big hits” to the current generation, comparing it to the global reach of the Great Depression of the 1930s, and how medicine has been greatly impacted due to the pandemic, and while the pandemic has negatively impacted daily life, but medicine has also improved due to the pandemic as well. The two discuss how Ed has changed the adversity he faced into an ally for him, as he has lived in multiple places before high school, he gained the ability to become easily adaptable. He also explains how change is fine and even exciting to him, because of his upbringing which gives him an advantage over people who have lived in one location throughout the entirety of their lives who are uncomfortable with change. The two discuss the changes to society that will result due to the pandemic and how these changes will affect daily life.Segment 3The two discuss Ed's decision as a young adult to seal his background and not mention it to anyone else, to the point where his wife and children were asking for a complete record of his life growing up. This interest from his family with a combination of working with the University of Rochester motivated him to write his book. Ed explains how he gained the mindset from his childhood of not to become a victim and to keep moving forward, and with this mindset he adopted he has been able to strive to complete more things he wanted to do regardless of whatever adversity he faced. Jeremiah explains how he has been telling people to use Ed's book as a reference material, as everyone will face adversity in their lives, and you will not know how to overcome it if you don't experience it. Ed continues off of that point to discuss how failure is a gift if you experience it early enough, and that partnership is extremely important in life, especially in today's society, regardless if it's platonic, romantic, or business based. Jeremiah agrees with Ed's point about failure being a gift if you experience it early on, because he himself has had several failed business attempts, and without these failed attempts he wouldn't have known how to succeed nor help others succeed in their business endeavors. Jeremiah and Ed discuss the similarities between Ed's lessons and the lessons that are often taught in martial arts.Segment 4The two discuss Ed's belief that if you operate on passion then your work is not work, and Jeremiah brings up the point how in the present day, especially due to the pandemic many business owners and entrepreneurs are only working to work. Ed suggests that you should outline your passions, and because these passions morph you should keep track of your passions, and if you exercise them when they change you will be home free. He also explains how the context of when you are living is just as important as the passions themselves, and a balance between your passions, the historical context of when you are currently living, as well as your principles is necessary to live a positive and happy life. Jeremiah brings up the quote“Hard times create strong men, strong men create easy times, easy times create weak men, and weak men create hard times”, and the two discuss their opinions on the quote. Ed brings up the point that strong men can become weak and weak men can become strong because of the environment they live in, and that context is not taken into account in the quote. The two discuss advice they would give to young people who are growing up in the current environment, and Ed says you should focus on your passions and the change that is occurring around you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-entrepreneurial-web/donations

This is a big show! First we talk breast health and cancer prevention with Solis Mammography. Find out signs, symptoms, and warning signs of breast cancer and talk prevention and screening with the DFWs largest and most effective breast health clinic Solis Mammography. Then, we sit down with our special guest and author of over 40 books Laura Morton to hear her personal battle with breast health, and how she took control of her life health and wellness!  A little about Solis Mammography:  Our promise is to provide an exceptional experience, exceptionally accurate results, and Peace of Mind for every patient we serve. Our purpose is to be the National Leader in Mammography and Imaging services, helping patients achieve and maintain optimal health. This purpose is achieved through: State-of-the-art imaging services    • Research-based clinical protocols      • Dedicated specialists in breast imaging      • Warm, modern, home-like (non-clinical) centers of care      • Fast Results      • Patient-centric behaviors and services      • A culture of continuous improvement      • Recruiting and retaining the best people in the industry      • Being accountable to all those who depend on us – patients, team members, families, partners, communities, and investors Celebrating over three decades in breast imaging, Solis Mammography is headquartered in Addison, Texas. Solis currently operates 40 centers across six major markets – North Texas; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; Columbus, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; and, through its recent acquisition of Washington Radiology (WR), the D.C. metropolitan area. Solis operates both wholly-owned centers and multiple successful joint ventures with hospital partners. Solis Mammography (including WRA), serves more than 600,000 patients each year with highly-specialized imaging services including screening and diagnostic mammography (2D and 3D), computer-aided detection, breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy and ultrasound-guided biopsy. Solis Mammography HOME OFFICE:15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 866-717-2551 *PLEASE NOTE, EXAMS ARE NOT PERFORMED AT THE HOME OFFICE. A little about Laura, our special guest:  Laura Morton has written over 40 books and a staggering 19 New York Times Bestsellers, with a wide range of celebrities, including, Susan Lucci, Jennifer Hudson, Al Roker, Justin Beiber, Joan Lunden, Marilu Henner, Melissa Etheridge, Delta Burke, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Kim Zimmer, Denise Rich, Kathy Ireland, Sandra Lee, Danica Patrick, Bruce Hulse (famous male super model,) Ed and Lois Smart - the parents of Elizabeth Smart, Criss Angel, and the Jonas Brothers—just to name a few.            In early 2016, Morton released, Been There, Done That, a wisdom and advice book with Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts, of ABC News and the highly anticipated breakthrough health book for high achievers, The Stark Naked 21 Day Metabolic Reset with the much sought after fitness trainer to some of the top high performing athletes, titans of business and celebrities in the world, Brad Davidson. 2015 marked a celebrated reunion with Joan Lunden, as Morton collaborated on two books with Joan that will intimately document her very courageous battle against an unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer and how Joan, through nutrition and other non-traditional methods, faced it head on.  The first book, Had I Known, published in September 2015, and the second book Now That I Know: What Cancer Taught Me about Health, Fitness and Reclaiming My Vitality will publish in early 2017. In 2015 Morton also reunited with Sandra Lee to write a business book and update her bestselling memoir, Made From Scratch.          Morton's most recent bestselling books include, I've Got This, the instant New York Times bestselling memoir by Jennifer Hudson, Just Getting Started, by Justin Beiber and Reel Life: My Life So Far by Rico Rodriguez, star of the smash hit, Modern Family and Never Goin' Back, the bestselling weight loss memoir with Al Roker.              Other recent celebrity collaborations include Grin and Bear It by Jenni Pulos from Bravo's hit shows, Flipping Out and Interior Therapy and “I've Graduated, Now What?” with Katherine Schwarzenegger.  2011 brought Morton's work All My Life, written with Susan Lucci, which made its publishing debut at #6 and enjoyed a four week stay on The New York Times bestseller list, along with Publisher's Weekly and USA Today, and I'm Just Sayin' by another beloved daytime diva, Kim Zimmer, also a New York Times best seller.  Other 2011 releases included a collaboration with Jay and Beth Loecken, the inspiring couple who founded Passion to Action, a spiritual movement to help inspire, empower and mobilize people to put their faith into action. Jay and Beth have been traveling the country for the past 2 years in their RV, together with their four children and new puppy, bringing communities together through their service to others and have written a book about their experiences, called P2A: How God Uses Ordinary People in Extraordinary Ways.            2010 releases for Morton include, “Where Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given” the follow-up to her number one bestseller with Duane “Dog” Chapman,  which made its debut on The New York Times  bestseller list its first week in publication and remained in the top ten for three consecutive weeks. “Life! By Design,” with top success and business coach Tom Ferry, which bowed at number four on The New York Times bestseller list as well as Publisher's Weekly,    The Wall Street Journal and USA Today in its first week in publication. “Rock What You've Got” with Katherine Schwarzenegger was published in September, 2010, and also made The New York Times bestseller list and with Korn bassist Reggie "Fieldy" Arvizu on his autobiography "Got The Life" published in March 2009.          In late 2007, Laura collaborated on “You Can Run But You Can't Hide” with Duane "Dog" Chapman. The book debuted at #1 on The New York Times best-seller list its first week in publication, remaining in the number one position for two consecutive weeks and on the bestseller list for nearly two months. More recently, Laura worked with the Jonas Brothers on their behind- the-scenes book "Burning Up: On Tour with the Jonas Brothers", which debuted at # 1 on The New York Times, where it remained for several weeks.          2006 releases included collaborations with Indy racing sensation, Danica Patrick, on her book "Crossing the Line" (recently sold to Lifetime for film rights,) “Face to Face,”  the emotional true story of Cheryl Molloy, who suddenly lost her husband and twelve year old daughter to a drunk driver, Audrey Kishline, the founder of Moderation Management, an alcohol awareness group. Remarkably, Cheryl found forgiveness in her heart, befriended Audrey while she was in prison for manslaughter and decided to write a book with her to share their dual story of forgiveness and redemption.  In 2007, Morton wrote “Mindfreak: Secret Revelations" by master Illusionist Criss Angel and co-authored “It's Not Just About Wrinkles,” with well-known and highly respected Park Avenue dermatologist, Dr. Neal Schultz.                                                           Morton has also co-authored works with Joan Lunden on “Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking” (Little, Brown) and their follow up book, “Joan Lunden's Healthy Living” (Crown), both of which appeared on every major best seller list including The New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, and The Wall Street Journal. Her third book, “Marilu Henner's Total Health Makeover”, published by Regan Books, made its debut in May, 1998, and appeared on The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Publisher's Weekly best seller lists, remaining there for nearly three months. “Total Health Makeover” was also named one of the top five selling books of 1998 by Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, and made the USA Today best seller list in January of 1999. Additionally, Laura co-wrote Jerry Springer's autobiography “Ringmaster!” for St. Martin's Press, which became a best-seller in several countries in Europe, including reaching # 1 in England and the Netherlands, as well as being adapted as a major feature film. She also completed a sequel with Marilu Henner, titled   “The 30-Day Total Health Makeover” which was also a major bestseller.                                                       Two more of Morton's books were released in March 2000. “Making the Impossible Possible”, a book Morton co-wrote with well-known network marketing entrepreneur Jason Boreyko, who formally owned NuVision International, the largest Christian network marketing company in the world, and “Totally Dairy-Free Cooking” written with the popular New York based chef, Louis Lanza.  Laura also collaborated with one of the most sought after celebrity event and party planners to the stars and WeTV personality, David Tutera, on his first book, “A Passion for Parties” published in the fall of 2001 by Simon and Schuster, launching his successful foray into publishing. She also wrote the best-selling book, "The Truth Is…" with Melissa Etheridge, which was on The New York Times Bestseller list for 8 weeks during the summer of 2001 and was chosen as the # 1 Music Biography of 2001 by USA TODAY.  "The Truth Is…" was also released In paperback with new text and photos, and reached bestseller status once again.          Laura Morton has also been engaged to write several business books slated for publication including My Next Step, by Dave Liniger, Founder and Chairman of RE/MAX (which made its debut on the New York Times bestseller list in May 2013 at number 7, and moved up to number 5 in its second week on the list,) They Can't Eat You, by Marc Sparks, Climbing to the Top in Heels, a business memoir by Sandie Tillotson, the founder of the premier anti-aging company, NuSkin, The 4 P's, with the 2015 Horatio Alger recipient and notorious investment manager and Hedge Fund tycoon Ed Hajim, a collaboration with Elliott Weissbluth, CEO and Founder of HighTower Financial Advisors on his Foreword for the bestselling Tony Robbins book, MONEY: Master the Game-7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom, and legendary business coach and leadership expert John Maxwell on his bestselling legacy book, Intentional Living which published in October 2015.          Laura has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years as a writer, producer and entrepreneur. She is highly skilled in all forms of social media, marketing and promotion. She continues to pursue projects of Interest that cross publishing, production and electronic media through her company, Laura Morton Management, www.lauramortonmanagement.com.        2014-2015 also marked Morton's entry back into the world of television as Co-Executive Producer of the highly anticipated reality television show pilot of an original non-scripted show produced in conjunction with Ryan Seacrest Productions and Bravo.        Morton's extensive network of contacts Include high profile personalities and executives in the worlds of television, film, music, publishing and business.  Morton was one of the original innovative pioneers in special interest productions, especially in the field of health and fitness, producing numerous successful exercise videos for high profile celebrities including Richard Simmons, Linda Gray, Reebok, Marla Maples and many more.          Morton has major media links and extensive experience as a spokesperson, appearing numerous times on national television as well as lecturing to capacity crowds on various health and fitness and other high achieving lifestyle related topics.   Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Radio Show! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2 For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website at www.StayYoungAmerica.com, and subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. You can also reach out to our host, Judy Gaman on www.judygaman.com for book purchasing, and speaking opportunities in your area!