My cellphone plan includes free text messaging. But on last month’s bill, there was a charge for two of the dozens of messages I sent - for a total of about 50 cents.I called the company and, as you might expect, spent an hour or so on hold, being transferred, and explaining my gripe to a succession of reps.When I hung up, it occurred to me: That hour of my time could have been much better spent.
By Michael Masterson | Mon, Mar 16, 2009
I’m a big fan of Malcolm Gladwell. His books, especially The Tipping Point, have validated many of my long-held business philosophies. But when his new book, Outliers, came out a few months ago, I started getting e-mails from friends and colleagues with disturbing news.
By Andrew Gordon | Mon, Mar 16, 2009
Auto companies are in horrible shape. Will GM survive? Has Toyota seen its best days? Is Ford’s funk temporary or permanent? You should stay away from them. But why not invest in the next big technology the auto companies will need? All of them have plans to introduce or step up the production of battery-driven cars beginning around 2011-12.
By Early To Rise | Mon, Mar 16, 2009
Issue #2617 WEALTHY: The $150 billion auto market (Andrew Gordon) HEALTHY: Trim your workout time with supersets (Jon Benson) WISE: Albert Einstein on mastering… anything ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: The myth of the virtuoso (Michael Masterson) When complaining can cost you money (Jason Holland) It’s Good to Know… 3 ways to tell embarrassing things to your doctor Add “peculate” to your vocabulary
By Noah St. John | Sat, Mar 14, 2009
Traditional success teachers are big advocates of “affirmations” - repeating statements that you’d like to be true. For example, a classic “affirmation” is: “I am rich.”
By Early To Rise | Sat, Mar 14, 2009
Issue #2616 WEALTHY: The real reason most businesses fail (Rich Schefren) HEALTHY: When “Beach Bunny Betty” is the worst trainer you can find (Craig Ballantyne) WISE: Norman Vincent Peale on changing the world ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 4 steps to changing your life (Noah St. John) Use these two common words correctly (Don Hauptman) It’s Fun to Know… about caffeine consumption Add “puissant” [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Fri, Mar 13, 2009
It is essential for women to maintain muscle mass with age, and only resistance training can do that.
By Early To Rise | Fri, Mar 13, 2009
Issue #2615 WEALTHY: Stock dividends and the Dogs of the Dow (Alex Green) HEALTHY: An important ingredient for fitness as you age (Craig Ballantyne) WISE: MaryEllen Tribby on multi-channel marketing ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 3 steps to selling with classified ads (Paul Lawrence) Is it time for some expert advice? (John Carlton) It’s Good to Know… how much first-class postage is today Add [...]
By Early To Rise | Thu, Mar 12, 2009
In Ayurvedic medicine, cow urine (mixed with herbs and other things) has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including obesity, ulcers, and jaundice. And in India, where Ayurveda originated, this practice is going commercial.
By Jon Benson | Thu, Mar 12, 2009
If you believe “a calorie is a calorie”… I have news for you. All calories are not created equal. For example, it requires more body energy to process calories from protein. You burn about 25 percent of the protein calories you consume just on digestion and biochemical processing. That’s one of the many reasons a high-protein diet burns more body fat.
By Jason Holland | Mon, Mar 16, 2009
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