Archives | February, 2009

Taking the Big Leap

By Michael Masterson | Mon, Feb 23, 2009

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Sometime in your business career, you will have a chance to do something or sell something - and it will be obvious to you that you are looking at a great opportunity. However, you will realize that you simply don't have the time, the knowledge, or the resources to meet that challenge. If you are sensible, you will probably say "No thanks," and bow out. But - if the opportunity is really extraordinary - you might want to try the Grand Canyon Jump.

How “The Liberty Street League” Got Its Name

By Charlie Byrne | Mon, Feb 23, 2009

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Take a few steps away from the grim reality of “The Street”… past the offices that once housed Merrill Lynch… beyond the New York Sports Club, where finance managers now sit crying in their single-malts.

Why you need a little more Evel Knievel in your life

By Early To Rise | Mon, Feb 23, 2009

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Issue #2599 WEALTHY: An exciting and fresh path to prosperity (Charles Newcastle) HEALTHY: Would you buy your salmon from a paint store? (Kelley Herring) WISE: Charles Kettering on success ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Why you need a little more Evel Knievel in your life (Michael Masterson) If you feature images on your site… (David Cross) It’s Good to Know… why flu season [...]

So… Make It Bigger Already

By David Cross | Mon, Feb 23, 2009

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When you shop online, you have to be able to see the product before you can make the decision to buy. Because images take up space and slow downloads, most websites provide small thumbnail images. When you click on the thumbnail, a large image pops up. At least, it should…

I thought I just went through business school in 300 pages!

By Early To Rise | Mon, Feb 23, 2009

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“I’m a biology major who studied his way to medical school. My last business class was in 6th grade (about ways to save your allowance money). “When I read Michael Masterson’s book, Ready, Fire Aim, I thought I just went through business school in about 300 pages. “Michael, you’ve helped me start my business - and I never thought I could pull it off. Thank you!” Koohzad K. Laguna Hills, CA

Using Stumbling Blocks as Stepping Stones

By Brian Tracy | Sat, Feb 21, 2009

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Everyone makes mistakes - and the busier you are, the more mistakes you will make. The only question is “How well and how effectively do you deal with the inevitable ups and downs of life?”

How to Prevent “Scope Creep”

By David Cross | Sat, Feb 21, 2009

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You receive an invoice from your website or software developer. You query a charge you didn’t know about. The developer tells you it relates to a new feature they developed… one that you asked for.

Using Stumbling Blocks as Stepping Stones

By Early To Rise | Sat, Feb 21, 2009

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Issue #2598 WEALTHY: Nip unexpected costs in the bud (David Cross) HEALTHY: Is your flora making you fat? (Kelley Herring) WISE: James Joyce on mistakes ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 5 steps to keeping mistakes from getting to you (Brian Tracy) Avoid this ambiguous and troublesome word (Don Hauptman) It’s Fun to Know… why you should watch out for men named Ivan Add “hagiography” [...]

4 Easy Edits That Can Make Your Sales Copy Sing

By Early To Rise | Fri, Feb 20, 2009

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Issue #2597 WEALTHY: Transform your sales copy from decent to amazing (Yanik Silver) HEALTHY: The best butt-boosting exercise I know (Jon Benson) WISE: Clayton Makepeace on sales copy ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 5 ways to get more pleasure out of your work (Michael Masterson) If you’ve ever felt like giving up… (Paul Lawrence) It’s Good to Know… about giving medication by remote [...]

Giving Medication by Remote Control

By Early To Rise | Fri, Feb 20, 2009

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For those who find it difficult to take medication without help, new technology could make pill popping a thing of the past. The idea is for electronic implants placed under the skin to dispense meds automatically or be controlled by a healthcare professional via a wireless signal.

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