Issue #2576 WEALTHY: The first step of the stock-selection process (Charles Newcastle) HEALTHY: A safe sleep aid for kids (Shane Ellison) WISE: Steve James on serving your customers ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: The “Starving Crowd” secret to marketing success (Bob Bly) Bad advice from a popular book (Michael Masterson) It’s Fun to Know… about “the perfect space storm” Add “freshet” to your vocabulary
By Michael Masterson | Tue, Jan 27, 2009
I found the following “rules” in a popular book on speechmaking. It occurred to me that they are all wrong.
By Charles Newcastle | Tue, Jan 27, 2009
A wise teacher once told me, “Common horse sense is not so common.” And investors seem to overlook common sense now and again. Let’s say we stop the presses right now. We disconnect the Internet and Satellite TV, and push all of the papers and magazines on our desks into a cardboard box.
By Early To Rise | Tue, Jan 27, 2009
Well, scientists are at it again. A new report from the National Academy of Sciences warns that solar storms, essentially powerful magnetic forces radiating from the sun, could wreak havoc on Earth-bound telecommunications, satellites, and the power grid. The result (admittedly the worst-case scenario - they don’t want to alarm anybody) could be a breakdown of government control and mass chaos.
By Early To Rise | Mon, Jan 26, 2009
Yes, the humble public library is back, after years of languishing in the shadow of fancy chain bookstores with comfy chairs and overpriced coffee shops.With the recession forcing people to cut down on unnecessary expenses, libraries nationwide have reported a significant increase in visitors.
By Jason Holland | Mon, Jan 26, 2009
If you are a non-U.S. citizen traveling to the United States for business or pleasure (maybe for an upcoming Early to Rise conference), be advised that the rules have changed. The Department of Homeland Security now requires all visitors from the 38 countries that do not require visas (including the United Kingdom, France, and Japan) to obtain authorization at least 72 hours before they travel.
By Shane Ellison | Mon, Jan 26, 2009
My kids understand that I don’t give out medication easily. The use of any drug -prescription or otherwise - can mean unpleasant side effects, needless expense, and even life-threatening injury. So, to avoid all that, I prefer to protect my kids by giving them two nutritional supplements that have proven to be safe and effective at warding off illness, especially in the winter.
By Suzanne Richardson | Mon, Jan 26, 2009
Transforming yourself from a mediocre writer into a great writer may take time. But you can speed your progress just by following a few easy rules.
By Michael Masterson | Mon, Jan 26, 2009
Last week, I suggested that it takes more than an idea - even if it’s a really fantastic idea - to attract potential investors. You need to prove that your idea has legs by turning it into a working model.
By Early To Rise | Mon, Jan 26, 2009
Issue #2575 WEALTHY: Where to find money for your start-up (Michael Masterson) HEALTHY: Ward off illness (Shane Ellison) WISE: Anita Roddick on entrepreneurship ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 3 words that will make you a better writer (Suzanne Richardson) Does this new travel rule affect you? (Jason Holland) It’s Good to Know… library usage is up Add [...]
By Early To Rise | Tue, Jan 27, 2009
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