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Tomorrow is not promised, have a will

By Younas Chaudhary In a landmark case, a Canadian court ruled in 2019 that four sisters who looked […]

March 7, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, Business Risk Taking, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, credibility, empathy, energy industry, Entrepreneurship, Expense Reduction, experience, tips, trust, Uncategorized, wills, YBC Foundation, Younas Chaudhary

The best classroom is at the feet of the elderly

By Younas Chaudhary In most south Asian cultures, older parents live respectfully and willingly with their children. Adult […]

February 28, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, better negotiation, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, credibility, elders, Entrepreneurship, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Hope, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, mature leadership, Rags to Riches, respect, retirement, Self-made entrepreneur, seniors, Uncategorized, YBC Foundation, Younas Chaudhary

10 simple tips to save money!

By Younas Chaudhary I grew up in a middle-class family in a remote village in Pakistan. My mother, […]

February 21, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, avoid debt, better negotiation, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, cost control, credibility, cut G&A expenses, Entrepreneurship, Expense Reduction, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Hope, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, joint ventures, mutually beneficial partnerships, negotiations, New Year Resolutions, Pakistani Businessman, Philanthropy, winning deals, workaholic, work life balance, harmony in work, passion, YBC Foundation, Younas Chaudhary

Cashflow is King

By Younas Chaudhary Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business. What comes in and what goes out […]

February 14, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, better negotiation, Business Risk Taking, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, cost control, creativity, credibility, cut G&A expenses, Entrepreneurship, Expense Reduction, experience, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Hope, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, market knowledge, market research, mature leadership, Oil and Gas Business, oil price changes, practical experience, Rags to Riches, real estate investments, rollercoaster energy business, Self-made entrepreneur, seller deals

More money = Less stress

By Younas Chaudhary Did your car recently break down and did you not have enough money to fix […]

February 7, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, avoid debt, Business Risk Taking, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, cost control, creativity, empathy, Entrepreneurship, Expense Reduction, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Hope, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, saving money, tips, Uncategorized, YBC Foundation, Younas Chaudhary

Pay off your home mortgage by age 50!

By Younas Chaudhary For most Americans, owning a home to raise their families is their dream. It is […]

January 31, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, avoid debt, better negotiation, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, cost control, Hope, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, mortgage, New Year Resolutions, Pakistani Businessman, pay off mortgage, practical experience, saving money, Uncategorized

Experience is the best education

By Younas Chaudhary In late November 1973, I arrived in Edmonton, Canada, during one of the harshest winters […]

January 24, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, better negotiation, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, creativity, credibility, curiosity, data, data in deals, diversification, Drilling, empathy, energy industry, Entrepreneurship, environmental scan, Expense Reduction, experience, failure, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Hope, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, learning by doing, making, on-the-job training, practical experience, Uncategorized

Never Retire!

By Younas Chaudhary It was the early seventies; I was in my twenties, and I had moved to […]

January 17, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, creativity, credibility, curiosity, Entrepreneurship, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Hope, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, joint ventures, joint ventures, mutually beneficial partnerships, mature leadership, negotiations, Oil and Gas Business, oilfield business, retirement, Uncategorized, workaholic, work life balance, harmony in work, passion, YBC Foundation, Younas Chaudhary

An entrepreneur’s anxiety

By Younas Chaudhary Entrepreneurs face anxiety from insignificant things to major decisions that determine the fate of their […]

January 10, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, better negotiation, consistency, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, cost control, creativity, credibility, deals, empathy, energy industry, Entrepreneurship, Expense Reduction, failure, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Hope, Immigrant, joint ventures, mutually beneficial partnerships, managing oil and gas revenues, market knowledge, market research, mature leadership, oil price changes, oilfield business, Pakistani Businessman, Philanthropy, Rags to Riches, real estate investments, tips, trust, Uncategorized, vendor negotiations, wildcatter, winning deals, working with lenders, YBC Foundation, Younas Chaudhary

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

By Younas Chaudhary My eighth-grade schoolteacher in Pakistan often reminded me that I would not succeed in life. […]

January 3, 2022 Advice, Third Party Advice, Counsel, core values; thrift, saving for a rainy day, being yourself, consistency, hard work, being fearless, bold decision-making, From Dirt Roads to Black Gold, going solo, Immigrant, Inspiring business advice, mature leadership, New Year Resolutions, Pakistani Businessman, Philanthropy, Self-made entrepreneur, tips, Uncategorized, YBC Foundation, Younas Chaudhary

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