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The Billionaire Broker: The Early Years of Charles Schwab - Click To Read Article
Charles Schwab always had difficulty in school, but he never knew why. Today, he has become one of the most famous – and successful – dyslexics in the world. From using comic books to help him pass English literature classes to heading up the largest discount brokerage in the U.S., Schwab’s current fortune of $5.5 billion ranks him as the 57th richest person in the country.

Finding Success in Stocks: Schwab Launches His Company - Click To Read Article
Schwab was ten years into his career when he decided to venture off onto his own and start his own company. He had a vision for a business that would shatter the investing world. Schwab wanted to break down the barriers to Wall Street and make it easier for the average American to invest. How could he do that? Schwab had figured out how to lower the fees for buying and selling stock.

Lesson #1: Smart Companies Encourage Smart Failures - Click To Read Article
At Charles Schwab, management makes a clear distinction between a noble failure and a stupid failure. While the company does not allow the idea of an acceptable failure to permeate its operations, it does allow for mistakes to be made, where they are not made in vain.

Lesson #2: Take the Risk for Your Customers’ Rewards - Click To Read Article
“I can't overemphasize that we have the right kind of client-relationship people who really have the interests of the client at hand first – not second, but first,” says Schwab. “We are willing to risk short-term revenue to do the right thing for the customer and ensure long-term success.”

Lesson #3: Own Your Competitive Advantage - Click To Read Article
When Schwab first launched his discount stock brokerage company, he made it a habit to outsource his back office information technology to other companies. At the time, that was the standard practice throughout the industry. But by 1979, Schwab began to realize that if he was going to grow and gain competitive advantage, he was going to have to own that very technology.

Lesson #4: Plan Today So You Can Act Fast Tomorrow - Click To Read Article
Schwab took his company from being a one-man startup to the world’s largest financial services firm in record-setting time. How? Early on, Schwab decided to establish a number of guiding principles that would allow him to make quick decisions. He believed that by following a strict process and adhering to strict requirements, he would be well-prepared ahead of time in order to act with lightening speed.

Lesson #5: Do Not Trade In Just Because the Chips are Low - Click To Read Article
“You’ve got to start with your gut, with something you are really passionate about, for a good reason,” says Schwab. “You won’t get there by sitting in a closet and thinking, ‘Boy I know the world must want this.’”

Trading Up In Life: How Schwab Sold His Way to Success - Click To Read Article
When asked once what makes him the most happy in life, Schwab replied, “A lot of things. But they're probably no different from when I had no money. It’s my business pursuits and my personal life, a good relationship with my wife and kids and grandkids.”

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