I never wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. In fact, I never wanted to climb anything. Still, I couldn’t say no to Dr. Al Sears again. He is a good friend and an important client. And I’d been demurring on all sorts of hiking and climbing invitations from him for about two years. [...]
By David Cross | Wed, Mar 31, 2010
Through juniper and sagebrush and parched grasslands. Past herds of mule deer, elk, and pronghorn antelope. On and on, we drove… into the primeval forest of southeast Oregon. I took last week off. Really off. Disconnected from most things electronic, except for my trusty laptop, my wife and I embarked upon a road trip to the [...]
By Early To Rise | Wed, Mar 31, 2010
What’s Really Stopping You From Starting Your Business? By Jason Holland In his essay today, Internet marketing consultant David Cross discusses a major obstacle faced by all online entrepreneurs… and how to overcome it.
By Jason Holland | Wed, Mar 31, 2010
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By Early To Rise | Wed, Mar 31, 2010
Something that’s primeval primeval (prie-MEE-vul) — from the Latin for “early in life” — is ancient; belonging to the earliest ages of the world. Example (as used by David Cross today): “On and on, we drove… into the primeval forest of southeast Oregon.”
By Early To Rise | Tue, Mar 30, 2010
A Frisson (free-SOHN) — from the French for “shiver” — is a sudden thrill; a passing sensation of excitement. Example (as used by Alice Rawsthorn in The New York Times): “Apple’s apple symbol is a tribute to Isaac Newton, and hence to science and innovation. [...]
By Rebecca Matter | Tue, Mar 30, 2010
When you check your mail and e-mail today, keep an eye out. Did you get a renewal letter for any magazines you subscribe to, perhaps offering a discount or a free gift? How about an offer from a bank to sign up for a new credit card? You’re prequalified and eligible for super-low interest rates. Maybe your local [...]
By Early To Rise | Mon, Mar 29, 2010
To postulate (POS-chuh-late) — from the Latin for “petition” — is to hypothesize; to claim or assume as a basis for reasoning or arguing. Example (as used by Dr. Srikumar Rao today): “Bear with me as I postulate some horrible scenarios and try to ram home the idea that the model(s) you use to describe yourself [...]
By Dr. Srikumar Rao | Mon, Mar 29, 2010
You’re at a party and are introduced to someone you find extremely attractive who asks about you. What do you say? A senior executive is interviewing you for what you’re sure is your dream job and asks you to talk about yourself. What do you say? You’re ready to buy a co-op in Manhattan and have found [...]
By Michael Masterson | Sat, Mar 27, 2010
Most people, when confronted with an obstacle, suffer some degree of shock and dismay. Even if they don’t consciously acknowledge the problem, their bodies respond in ways that make them less capable of bouncing back. You may find it interesting to know, for example, that scientists have found that testosterone — the hormone [...]
By Michael Masterson | Wed, Mar 31, 2010
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