The Wealth Building Category

The Fatal Flaw You Don’t Do To Win Deals

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Years ago, I spent several months backpacking around Guatemala. As my Spanish improved, I enjoyed going to markets to bargain for Mayan souvenirs or fresh fruit. My goal was to pay the same price as a local. I was having fun playing this little game until my new Australian friend witnessed ... Continue reading

If You Don’t Know, Don’t Say

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

I was returning from a flight to Florida’s West Coast. I was five miles out of Orlando Executive (my home airport), and winds were only 5 to 7 knots. But they were coming at an angle that was going to make landing difficult for the runway air traffic control had ... Continue reading

How To Become Your Company’s MVP

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Today, I’d like to give you a simple, three-part formula that, when followed, will make any ordinary employee into a superstar. If you are working for somebody else now, you can use it to become your company’s most valuable employee. And within six months, here’s what you can expect: Your income will ... Continue reading

Make Mine Thin Sliced

Monday, October 5th, 2009

My wife strode across the yard from the chicken coop, clutching our sharpest kitchen knife. A rivulet of red ran down her forearm. Her hands were stained crimson, and a solitary feather stuck to her palm. “Hi, Honey!” she chirped. “I was just seeing whether the new chicks liked strawberries.” Assumptions, I ... Continue reading

How To Retire Happily By 2010!

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Close your eyes. No, don’t do that. You won’t be able to read this. Let’s start over. Picture yourself enjoying your ideal retirement. What are you imagining? Perhaps you’re standing knee-deep in a Montana river, fishing for trout. Or strolling through the cobbled streets of Prague, browsing art galleries. Or reading Faulkner on the ... Continue reading

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