This may offend some people, but I don’t know how important intellectual property is these days. Or even if it ever was that important… You invent a product, design, process, etc. and spend a lot of time and money getting it patented. Then you make a few bucks on it, and if it is even …
What do most successful business owners have in common? Or just successful people in general for that matter? They have in common an understanding of what it is that they want, and the ability to get it. This idea actually comes from the Financial Philosopher in his post entitled Accidental Influence. If you want a …
Three most important things needed for success… 1. Integrity 2. Intelligence 3. Energy Of the three, the most important is Integrity, because you really don’t want to do business with someone who is intelligent, energetic, but lacking integrity. 87 minute video: Warren Buffett Warren really just spews wisdom… (Hope you don’t mind the word picture) …
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I have to admit I am an information junkie. I love to read anything and everything. A lot of it ends up being entertainment, a lot of it is worthless, and perhaps less than 1% is useful. I just read an article called “Why I Threw Away Thousands of Dollars of Information Products” Bud’s main …
I found an interesting article on the mises.org website today. It is a really long read, but an interesting insight into libertarian economic theory. Mainly Kel Kelly talks about how money supply really affects the stock market and the economy. With an increase in money supply comes inflation. And he argues that this isn’t normal …
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How do you know when to cut your losses? When your exit strategy says so… Oh, you didn’t make an exit strategy when you got into it? Better start making an exit strategy for all plans and projects in the future… How do you make an exit strategy? Decide what you are willing to lose …
I just wanted to take the time to mention a very intriguing new website I found. It is called Sovereign Man and it is written by a guy named Simon Black who does a daily report from the field (currently Nigeria) about economics, investing, and international business. I love the site, and I have subscribed …
This subject is something that I have dedicated a lot of my life to learning. How to function better in a team environment. How to make the acronym T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) true. I had a long discussion with the owner of our company today about why people can’t seem to work well in …
I’ve been trying to keep up to date about what everyone in the publishing industry is talking about… So… here is a quick link to a good little article about how you need to let the product market itself and let your readers be your sales team. I’ve seen this strategy work great in a …
Seth Godin’s latest post is a great one. The title is Generous Gifts vs. Free Samples It gives a lot of food for thought… A lot of learning that occurs in business and life occurs when you turn up the contrast and look at the differences in things. Seth makes the point that giving away …
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