The one thing I admire about people who have strong nutrition beliefs is their dogmatic behavior. For example, a vegetarian, under no circumstances, will ever eat meat. There is no, “well, everyone else is having a burger, so just this once, I will too.” That’s not how it works. Not when a vegetarian has a strong personal [...]
By Michael Masterson | Wed, Jul 20, 2011
My Final ETR Message By Michael Masterson This is a goodbye message. After writing hundreds of essays in Early to Rise and more than a dozen books since 1999, I’ve decided to retire the Michael Masterson brand. The reason is simple: I’ve written down in great detail and repeatedly everything I know about entrepreneurship, marketing and advertising copy. Effective [...]
By Early To Rise | Fri, Jul 8, 2011
Creativity is a trait we all admire. Original thoughts and ideas are valued highly in the marketplace. But most people believe that creativity is an inborn trait and is beyond their reach.
By Early To Rise | Thu, Jul 7, 2011
Ever since writing The Biker's Guide to Business, I get one question more than any other: "Dwain, what the heck do biking and business have in common?"
By Early To Rise | Wed, Jul 6, 2011
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."
By Early To Rise | Mon, Jul 4, 2011
I love to get up early and go to the gym. The outcome of my entire day is determined by that very first hour. When it goes well (and it almost always does), I have more energy all day long.
By Early To Rise | Fri, Jul 1, 2011
I don't know how to say this any clearer: Most people are lazy. (Not you, of course. I am talking about other people.) Being lazy is part of human nature.
By Early To Rise | Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Paul was majoring in zoology at college. One semester he took a course in the study of birds - ornithology. For the final exam, Paul studied until he had the textbook nearly memorized.
By Early To Rise | Wed, Jun 29, 2011
At least once a week, I get an e-mail from a newbie Internet marketer presenting the same problem... The marketer has created his first product, along with a landing page on which to sell it.
By Early To Rise | Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Danny Warren takes trips with his wife and friends to hike, camp, and climb in the woods and mountains of the Pacific Northwest. It's one of his favorite things to do. Plus, it pays for his camera gear.
By Craig Ballantyne | Wed, Jul 20, 2011
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