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BYRON WIEN: These Are The 12 Lessons I've Learned After Decades On Wall Street

Lisa MahapatraFeb 21, 2013, 04:07 IST

Byron Wien was almost fired from his first job as a security analyst, and he barely made the cut at Morgan Stanley 1984 where he eventual became the firm's top investment strategist.

Today, when Byron Wien talks, all of Wall Street listens at full attention. Wien's annual 'Ten Surprises' list has been circulating for nearly 30 years.

This year, in addition to offering market insights, Wien offered some life lessons. It's the type of wisdom that only comes from decades of experience on Wall Street.