Are you guided more by selfishness or selflessness. Is it possible to be guided by more of the latter while remaining in finance?

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Some of the best PWM guys I know are very much people persons who care about others. That genuine empathy and interest is why clients trust them.

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The latter can also be a unique, rare leadership quality. A kind of servant leader. I've only encountered a rare few in finance, and when I did, I worked my ass off for them.

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I am saving the world from Barter economy

Selfishness hands down, unfortunately.

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