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L E A R N I N G I S E X C I T I N G

Each ne w projec t is a n a d ve nt ure

o erect a building in New York City, a developer must know
Tthousands of things about zoning, air rights, tax laws, and
how to deal with contractors, architects, unions, and city hall to
name a few. Believe me, you can’t become a successful developer
overnight because there is a huge amount to learn first. To me,
this is an adventure.
Whenever I start something new, I know I have tons to learn.
I see each new project as a blank page that I can’t wait to fill. I get
excited because I love to investigate, dig in new areas, acquire
information, put it together, and gain an in-depth understanding
of something completely new.
I’ve had this feeling at every stage of my career; it’s how I
begin every successful project. I consider it a sign; if I don’t feel
excited, I usually pass on the opportunity, even if it could produce
huge profits. My enthusiasm drives me to learn, and what I learn

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