Conservablogger Power Quote

"...But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security..." The Declaration of Independence

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Thomas Peterffy - Freedom To Succeed Videol

Thomas Peterffy grew up in socialist Hungary.  In 1956, dispite the fact that he could not speak English,  he immigrated to the United States and pursued the American dream. 

In the 1970s, Thomas bought a seat on the American Stock Exchange. He played a key role in developing the electronic trading of securities and is the founder of Interactive Brokers, an online discount brokerage firm with offices all over the world.

Through hard work and dedication, he started a business that employs thousands of people today. 

 

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