The Language Perfectionist: An Army of Ambiguities
Ambiguous sentences can be unintentionally amusing, though they do no favors for readers, who are likely to be miscued and confused. Here’s a new batch, all of which I spotted recently in major newspapers: “Huge budget shortfalls are prompting a handful of states to begin discussing a once unthinkable scenario:…
READ MOREWorld’s Least Expensive Investment Portfolio
In this week’s Insider, I’d like to try something a little different. I want to give you a second chance…
Let me explain.
READ MOREProfit Opportunity: The Next Global Growth Story
Yesterday, we talked about the huge demand for infrastructure in India and the opportunity this gives you to make triple-digit gains in the next 18 months. As a result of chronic underinvestment in infrastructure and 290 million people moving into its urban areas by 2030, India will be spending $1.5…
READ MOREProfit Opportunity: India
India is in the midst of a massive infrastructure boom. Over the next 7 years, the country will spend $1.5 trillion on scheduled projects. In the history of the modern world, this ranks among the very largest investments in infrastructure ever. Needless to say, this presents shrewd investors with plenty…
READ MOREGeneric Programs, Generic Results
We’ve all seen the ads online and even on TV. So called Internet gurus promoting “complete business in a box” systems. They give you products to sell, built-out landing pages and websites, and plenty of sales copy templates. And you have dozens of niches to choose from, from dog training…
READ MOREDo people want your opinion?
Dear Direct Response Letter Subscriber: One of my inviolate rules of business and personal conduct is: don’t give unsolicited advice. Why not? Many people think that by giving someone unsolicited business or personal advice, they will be helping the person, building a relationship, and creating a desire in the other…
READ MOREThe New Way to Buy Low and Sell High, Part 2
While she was an MIT grad student in 2004, Gauri Nanda came up with a fun little idea that married technology and design: a clock radio that would jump off your nightstand and run around the room with the alarm going off. Not even the most determined could stay asleep.…
READ MOREThe New Way to Buy Low and Sell High, Part 1
I’m going to tell you about a great way to make an extra few hundred — even a few thousand — dollars a month. The economics are simple: Buy low (very low), sell at below-market prices, and put the difference in your pocket. Yes, you’ve heard of this business model…
READ MOREFour Common Time Obstacles
Time is limited (we do, after all, have 24 hours in a day), so it’s not uncommon to feel apprehensive as the minutes tick away. Many people let that apprehension overwhelm them, which puts their success at risk. That’s why, today, I want to talk about four common time obstacles.…
READ MOREHappiness in Life: You Deserve It!
The degree of happiness you feel is the best measure of how well you are living your life and enjoying your relationships. If you don’t feel very happy now, you can learn how to be happier… and more fulfilled in everything you do. Everyone Is Different If 100 people went…
READ MOREAdvice On Getting a Big Raise Next Year
My brother hired SP for $20,000. On the same day, he hired LJ for $30,000. They both had the same qualifications…
READ MORENo More Resolutions
It’s New Year’s Eve. Are you considering some resolutions for 2011?
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