Archives | December, 2009

What’s Your Purpose?

By Rich Schefren | Mon, Dec 28, 2009

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Far too many entrepreneurs don’t keep their eye on the prize. They go to meetings, make phone calls, talk to staff and contractors… flying by the seat of their pants. They aren’t clear about the specific outcome they want from each of these interactions.

Today’s Words That Work: Duplicitous

By Early To Rise | Mon, Dec 28, 2009

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Duplicitous (doo-PLIS-ih-tus) — from the Latin for “double” — means two-faced; intentionally deceptive.

The Insidious Character Flaw That Could Double the Time It Takes You to Succeed

By Bob Cox | Fri, Dec 25, 2009

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“Bob,” my partners and business associates would often say to me, “You are a great detail guy. We love your reports. We can always count on you to strive for perfection.”

The Language Perfectionist: Lie Down When You Read This One

By Don Hauptman | Fri, Dec 25, 2009

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What’s wrong with this sentence? “How pleasant to lie prone on one’s back on the cool grass, and gaze upward through the shady green canopy of boughs….”

A Perfect Way to Spend Christmas Day

By Michael Masterson | Fri, Dec 25, 2009

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As I’ve done every Christmas for several years now, I’ll be spending the day at home with my family. We’re going to have a blast, doing all the traditional things one does on Christmas.

Trying Times? Tie Tongues Together Today!

By David Cross | Fri, Dec 25, 2009

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I see my three youngest sons every summer and at Christmas. They fly in from overseas so we can enjoy the holiday together.

A Little Christmas Assignment

By Michael Masterson | Fri, Dec 25, 2009

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Christmas week, I spend a lot of time having fun. But I also review the progress I’ve made on my goals during the year. I do that by:

Regular Exercise May Be Even More Important as You Age

By Jon Herring | Fri, Dec 25, 2009

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Only one in six older Americans exercise for 10 minutes or more at least three times a week, according to a recent survey. Four out of five seniors (65 and older) admit they “never” exercise.

How to Write Better Marketing Copy Faster

By John Forde | Thu, Dec 24, 2009

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Regardless of what kind of writing you do, says a study from the National Writing Project of Louisiana, three key components seem to have the biggest influence on how creatively productive you’ll be. What are those components? 1. A Consistent Working Environment

Today’s Words That Work: Tawdry

By Early To Rise | Thu, Dec 24, 2009

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Tawdry (TAW-dree) — short for St. Audrey lace — means gaudy; tastelessly showy and cheap.

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