Archives | December, 2009

Teach Your Employees to Mentor One Another

By Michael Masterson | Mon, Dec 7, 2009

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If you spend a lot of time training your employees, you may be making a big mistake. Your primary job is to build your business. That includes teaching people what you know. But if you devote too much time to it, your business will suffer.

Is Your Fear of Failure Keeping You From Being as Rich as You Could Be?

By Michael Masterson | Mon, Dec 7, 2009

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Most people refuse to set goals. I don’t know why. Maybe it seems daunting. Or threatening. Or just silly. But it works.

How to Avoid Becoming a Fat Thin Person

By Michael Masterson | Mon, Dec 7, 2009

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Whether you want to lose weight or just tone up, your objective should be the same… to lose fat without sacrificing muscle.

How to Make Tough Decisions Easy

By Michael Masterson | Mon, Dec 7, 2009

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Several years ago, a professor of philosophy introduced me to an idea I have used to clarify my thinking and make the right business decisions time and again. You may find it as useful as I do.

Nietzsche, the Business Consultant… the Lazy Man’s Way to Internet Riches… the Joke’s on Me… and Much, Much More

By Michael Masterson | Mon, Dec 7, 2009

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In today’s issue, I tell you why Nietzsche is one of my go-to sources for business advice. Then I explain why thin people can still be fat. I also show you how to exercise your “risk muscles.” And how to “outsource” your mentoring.

Today’s Words That Work: Philology

By Early To Rise | Mon, Dec 7, 2009

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Philology (fih-LOL-uh-jee) — from the Greek for “love of learning” — is the study of the development and history of language and literature.

What Do You Do When You’re Stressed Out?

By Michael Masterson | Fri, Dec 4, 2009

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If you live in a state of perpetual stress, your health (and your waistline) may be at risk. High stress is a risk factor for heart disease, cancer, and a variety of other health concerns. And it can make you crave sweets, which only makes your health problems worse.

Become a Creative Thinker in 15 Minutes a Day

By Michael Masterson | Fri, Dec 4, 2009

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Developing the ability to think creatively, as with any other skill, is largely a matter of habit. Practicing daily is the best way to do it.

Making Money With a Small, Responsive List

By Brian Edmondson | Fri, Dec 4, 2009

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If you have an online business, you’ve probably come across the expression “The money is in the list.” This refers to the database of names, e-mail addresses, and other information you collect from customers and prospects.

The Language Perfectionist: If You Love Words of Wisdom…

By Don Hauptman | Fri, Dec 4, 2009

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Mardy Grothe, a friend and fellow language enthusiast, specializes in creating collections of great quotations. Within each of his books, all the quoted passages share a unifying theme.

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