Today’s Words That Work: Solvency

Solvency (SOL-vuhn-see) — from the Latin for “to release” — is the ability to meet financial obligations. Example (as used by Tom Dyson today): “The primary driver of a bond’s value is the solvency of the issuer.”

Is Your Company Growing Too Fast?

By their very nature, growing companies tend to change direction frequently. This is especially true of information-publishing companies whose success depends on quickly developing new ideas.

Counterintuitive

Something that’s counterintuitive (kown-ter-in-TOO-ih-tiv) is contrary to what intuition or common sense would lead you to believe. Example (as used by Alex Green today): “Few scientific truths are self-evident. Many are counterintuitive. It is by no means obvious, for example, that empty space has structure or that everything is made of the same [...]

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Word to the Wise: Invincible

“Invincible” (in-VIN-suh-bul) – from the Latin – means incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued. Example (as used by Edward Gibbon): “My early and invincible love of reading I would not exchange for all the riches of India.” [Ed. Note: Become a more persuasive writer and speaker... build your self-confidence and intellect... increase your attractiveness [...]

Worth Quoting: W. Clement Stone on What’s Holding You Back

“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success – or are they holding you back?” Comment on this article

A Tried-and-True Recession-Busting Strategy for Winning Customers

No matter what kind of business you run, I have a secret that can help you make money even while the recession has your clients’ wallets shut tight. To tell you the truth, this secret is a good way to make money any time.

Redux

“Redux” (rih-DUHKS) - from the Latin - means brought back or returning.

Inflation Investing

Inflation is being kept in check right now. But you can guarantee that it will rear its ugly head at some point in the future. Too much money is being printed by the government. And eventually all those dollars floating around in the economy will be chasing a supply of goods that simply isn’t large enough. So how [...]

What Happens When You Take Your Eyes Off the Goal

On a recent bike ride down one of Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains, I noticed a fairly large tree root sticking up from the ground on the trail ahead. I had enough room to pass on the left, but it was tight. I was in control of my bike and I was able to slow down, [...]