Word to the Wise: Invective
“Invective” (in-VEK-tiv) – from the Latin for “to inveigh against” – is insulting or abusive language.
READ MOREWord to the Wise: Sub Rosa
“Sub rosa” (sub ROH-zuh) – Latin for “under the rose” – means secret or private. The phrase comes from an ancient legend associating roses with confidentiality.
READ MOREYour Time Is Valuable
Time and multitasking. Potentially a ball and chain to every entrepreneur. Just how many plates can you spin on sticks before they start to topple or you start to perform at less than your peak mental and physical level? Yet many entrepreneurs find delegating or outsourcing tasks difficult. We think…
READ MOREt’s Fun to Know: The Largest Eyes in the World
New Zealand scientists have discovered what are believed to be the largest eyes found on any animal in the world. The peepers in question measure nearly 11 inches in diameter and belong to a colossal squid, a species first discovered in 2003.
READ MORERunners Need Strength Training
Runners are notorious for trying anything to improve performance, from eating “power gel” to buying space-aged shoes. But most runners are missing one key performance booster: strength training.
READ MOREThe Book on Bears and Bulls
"The average man doesn’t wish to be told that it is a bull or a bear market. What he desires is to be told specifically which particular stock to buy or sell. He wants to get something for nothing. He does not wish to work. He doesn’t even wish to…
READ MOREWhy You Should Never Lean on Your Lectern
Why do so many speakers lean on the lectern while giving a speech or PowerPoint presentation?
READ MOREWhat’s the Cure for a Sick Economy?
Take my word for it. We’re in a recession. It affects you as an investor and as a consumer. Is there anything that can bring us out of this economic tailspin? It’s time to ask a few questions about the leading candidates.
READ MOREWord to the Wise: Deus ex Machina
In ancient Greek drama, the "deus ex machina" – from the Greek for "god from the machine" – was a god introduced into the action, by means of a crane, in order to resolve the plot. Today, we use the term to refer to someone or something that unexpectedly appears…
READ MOREThis Thing’ll Kill Ya
It should come as no surprise that ETR, a newsletter on how to get “healthy, wealthy, and wise,” doesn’t recommend watching TV. We all know that TV is detrimental to productivity. Even worse, it sets us up to eat junk food and increase our waistlines.
READ MOREIt’s Good to Know: The Ultra-Portable Water Purifier
A Danish company has produced a water filter that removes 99 percent of water-borne pathogens.
READ MOREBoost Your Metabolism With Coconut
Certain foods ratchet your metabolism into high gear, helping to burn more calories and give you more energy.
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