Freshman brother, what do I get him for Christmas?

Want to get the little JR something for Christmas (~$100) and not sure what to get him. I got him allbirds last year.

also want to get my dad something. Was gonna get him tickets to Vegas but given COVID, that’s not gonna happen

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DP the G

Prospect in IB-M&A

a hooker of course

Is there really any other option? Obviously not.

I hear there are big time sales in NYC for them.

 

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"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

If he’s into gaming get him a nice mouse, keyboard, or some cool accessory. You could also just give him a 100 dollar steam gift card or something. Technically that’s not cash.

 

College? why are you even asking this? Whisk(e)y!

The only difference between Asset Management and Investment Research is assets. I generally see somebody I know on TV on Bloomberg/CNBC etc. once or twice a week. This sounds cool, until I remind myself that I see somebody I know on ESPN five days a week.
 

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