When I think of instant gratification, I think of the pursuit of vain pleasures and rewards without effort. That's why I differed with you on that.
Good sound business is very gratifying-- not at all vain or effortless. Yes, it can happen in an instant, so, yes, it can be said to be 'instant gratification,' though not in the way the term connotes.
Hey! My question about where to get that darn NYSE book was in the magazine too. In Don's column. Only it was incorrectly attributed to you as well. LOL
You and I should be due for a free issue or something if you ask me.