Alan Stalcup Awards Scholarship to Bioengineering Scholar Alexander Foster

Alan Stalcup continues his commitment to education and community development, recognizing Alexander Foster — an NC A&T Bioengineering student with a vision to advance medical technology and improve lives — as the latest recipient of the Alan Stalcup Scholarship. Austin, Texas — Alan Stalcup is proud to announce Alexander Foster as the latest recipient of the […]

Don’t Fight the Fed

Don't Fight the Fed

Lesson #1: Don’t Fight the Fed One of the most important investing lessons I’ve learned came in the spring of 2022. We had just closed our first deal with a new institutional equity partner, the first of what was supposed to be multiple deals. Shortly after, the Fed began one of the fastest and most […]

The Satisfaction Hierarchy: Flourishing and Legacy — Mastery, Wisdom, and Mentorship

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At the highest level of satisfaction, the focus shifts from building to becoming. This is Level 6: Flourishing and Legacy — where all the forms of wealth you’ve accumulated begin to work together in service of others. What This Level Means Flourishing isn’t about more — it’s about refinement. It’s the quiet confidence that comes when your work, relationships, and values align. […]

The Satisfaction Hierarchy: Purpose — Meaningful Work, Contribution, and Identity

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Once you’ve secured your foundation, gained freedom, learned to enjoy life, and built meaningful relationships, a deeper question begins to emerge: “What am I here to contribute?” This is Level 5: Purpose. What This Level Means Purpose is the bridge between success and significance. It’s where we shift from building a life for ourselves to building a life that […]

The Satisfaction Hierarchy: Connection — Relationships, Social Capital, and Emotional Wealth

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After you’ve built stability, earned freedom, and learned to enjoy life intentionally, the next level of satisfaction comes not from what you have — but who you have. This is Level 4: Connection. What This Level Means Connection is the foundation of human flourishing. It’s about building relationships that are reciprocal, nourishing, and authentic — family, friends, mentors, colleagues, and […]