The Language Perfectionist: A Misuse That Can Land You in Big Trouble
As in the above examples, the word notoriety is sometimes used as if it means fame. In fact, it means fame for the wrong reasons, such as criminality or other bad behavior.
READ MOREWhen Others Are Fleeing the Bear
Maybe you know we’re in a bear market. But do you know what stage of the bear we’re in?
READ MOREReader Appalled by My Self-Absorption
In a recent article, I revealed the early-morning routine I’ve used to accomplish my goals. Sonja Mahs from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia wrote in, wondering where family responsibility fits into the mix:
READ MOREAdd Steam, Boost Antioxidants
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition evaluated the antioxidant content of foods after they were prepared in several different ways.
READ MOREWord to the Wise: Small Beer
The expression “small beer” – derived from a name for beer with very little alcohol content – refers to something that’s insignificant.
READ MOREYou, the Movie
Have you ever wondered where the knack for finding stories and hooks — the main ingredients of any great copywriter’s bag of tricks — comes from?
READ MOREThe Attack of the "Old Maids"
Dozens, if not hundreds, of companies are pretending they’re not holding the Old Maid. In other words, they’re hiding the full extent of their bad debt, assets, and hedges.
READ MOREETR Insider Report: How to Get More Involved With the ETR Community
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been running a secret test. (If you’re very observant, you may already know what I’m talking about.)
READ MOREWhat Do They Have That You Don’t?
The more power and influence you develop on the job, the more you will be paid and the faster you will be promoted. There are three types of power that you can develop at work, all of which can be extremely helpful to you in getting ahead. The first type…
READ MOREColostrum Helpful for Athletes
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that colostrum benefits by increasing their energy during intense training.
READ MOREBuilding Your Power Base at Work
The more power and influence you develop on the job, the more you will be paid and the faster you will be promoted. There are three types of power that you can develop at work, all of which can be extremely helpful to you in getting ahead.
READ MOREThe Rental and Sales markets
I’ve advocated buying only cash-flow properties using fixed rate, amortizing loans. But now that you’re in this situation, here are a few things to consider:
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