Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Author: Alain Guillot

  • Why Did Columbia University Need a $400M Threat to Combat Antisemitism?

    Why Did Columbia University Need a $400M Threat to Combat Antisemitism?

    Columbia University in New York City, the site of violent pro-Hamas protests, has agreed to take stronger measures to protect Jewish students after facing the potential loss of $400 million in federal funding. The university’s decision comes in response to demands from the Trump administration to address antisemitism and ensure campus safety. The Delay in…

  • The ESG Investing Scam: How Wall Street Sells You a Fantasy

    The ESG Investing Scam: How Wall Street Sells You a Fantasy

    The ESG Investing Scam: Wall Street’s Latest Money Grab ESG investing—short for Environmental, Social, and Governance—sounds like a great idea. It promises to direct money toward companies that care about the planet, treat employees well, and follow ethical business practices. But in reality, it’s just another way for Wall Street to sell expensive investment products…

  • The Key to Long-Lasting Commercial Roofs? Proactive Planning

    The Key to Long-Lasting Commercial Roofs? Proactive Planning

    Nobody thinks much about commercial roofing until it starts causing problems.. A slow drip in the ceiling, a growing stain on the wall, or a sudden rush to set out buckets before the next rainstorm. By that point, you’re not in control anymore—you’re just reacting. But it doesn’t have to go that way. The difference…

  • How Suicidal Empathy is Killing Democrat-Controlled Cities

    How Suicidal Empathy is Killing Democrat-Controlled Cities

    Why Are Democrat-Controlled Cities Full of Crime? Many cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and Portland are grappling with high crime rates, homelessness, high taxes, and a declining quality of life. For example, San Francisco was once a beautiful city that attracted tourists eager to visit the Golden Gate Bridge. But now, you would be repelled…

  • Why The Tools You Use For Your Business Could Make Or Break Your Success

    Why The Tools You Use For Your Business Could Make Or Break Your Success

    Let’s be honest—running a business is wild. It’s scary. Terrifying at times. You’ve got deadlines breathing down your neck, customers with high expectations, and a to-do list that never, ever ends. In the middle of all that chaos, it’s easy to overlook something as deceptively simple as the tools you’re using. But here’s the thing—those…

  • Why Hoping for a Market Crash Is a Bad Idea

    Why Hoping for a Market Crash Is a Bad Idea

    The S&P 500 is up 4% in 2025, and already, I’m seeing people claim that a market crash would be great for younger investors. I have heard in a podcast or two the following ideas: “The upside of shrinking these asset prices is that it gives [young and working-class people] a legitimate chance to buy…