Profit Like It’s 1933!
On May 27, 1933 – in the heart of the Great Depression – a crowd of more than 30,000 people stood in line to get into the “Century of Progress” World’s Fair, held in Chicago, IL. Over the next 24 months, 39,052,236 people would attend the fair. To put that…
READ MORE100,000 Frequent Flyer Miles Without Flying
Chris Guillebeau is on a quest to visit every country in the world. He’s traveled to 141 countries so far, and he’s flown to several of them on someone else’s dime.
READ MOREAbove All, Discretion
There’s no question that some fans felt cheated when they found out that Major League Baseball players have been using performance-enhancing substances for years. It appears, however, that they are in the minority. Most fans don’t really care all that much about steroid usage. At the very least, they’re willing…
READ MOREMake Your Writing More Persuasive
It appears, the scientists say, that our brains are hardwired to trust simpler things. This makes complete sense, if you think about it. Our primitive ancestors…
READ MOREThe Language Perfectionist: Ambiguous Alerts
It’s time once again for a roundup of ambiguities in the media. That is, badly written sentences that puzzle, confuse, or mislead readers because they lack clarity and can be interpreted in more than one way. Check your writing to ensure that you don’t commit this common error. I found…
READ MOREThe Mistake That Almost Killed Some of the World’s Biggest Brands
Firms that spend more money on discounting than advertising are far less profitable than those that spend more on advertising than discounting.
READ MOREWhy Your Next Bad Idea Might Be Your Best Friend
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A FLOP TO BE A FAILURE
I’ve invested plenty of time in failing ventures too.
5 Rules to Starting Your Internet Business
Start your internet business on a solid foundation by following five rules that ensure you connect with viewers, show your passion, and make money.
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Revisiting The Rockefeller Habits
The 5 essential habits for business success that you can take from the Rockefeller system, highlighted in the book The Rockefeller Habits.
READ MOREHow to Add More Profitable Products to Your Product Funnel
Leverage is a way to get more with less… online marketing, this means getting more products, traffic, and sales with less of your own time, energy, or money.
READ MOREAre You Great at What You Do… or Could You Be Greater?
Imagine being one of the world’s top athletes in basketball – unfathomably gifted and operating “at the top of your game.” And then realizing that’s what’s holding you back from reaching your true potential. That’s what bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell asked panelists at the 2011 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference to…
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