The bottom line is, when dealing with money, securities or commodities, one must never take anything for granted. Markets are always in a state of flux and to know where to invest must depend on factors beyond sheer quantification. It is a bit like the America's Cup: you need to feel which way the wind is blowing, before the others.

Needless to say, he is as fascinated by his job as a sailor is by the sea. The winds in the universe of finance are much stronger and more unpredictable than any wind on planet earth. To keep cool in such an environment, it takes more than skills. A dose of philosophical wisdom or Buddhist serenity is required. The rationale must constantly embrace a larger context where irrational elements may erupt at any time.

Mark knows that dealing with money provokes both exhilarating and frightening sensations: it can build or destroy, stimulate or stifle, elevate or degrade. Of course, Marc wants to travel the road of building, stimulating and elevating, but he is also very aware of the obstacles to be encountered along this route.