Killing Time Isn’t Murder – It’s Suicide
We all start out in life with one thing in common – the same number of minutes and hours in each day. That remains constant whether we live 50 years or 100 years. So why is it that some people accomplish so much, and others, very little? One important reason,…
READ MOREBusiness in Booms and Busts
A Question for Michael Masterson: “Are you approaching business any differently in today’s economic climate? Baby boomers never experienced a severe depression or hyperinflation –therefore, I think their worldview of business is skewed.” D.M. Plano, TX Michael’s Answer: Yes, D.M., I am approaching business differently these days.
READ MOREWhy Peak Oil Is a Crock
The good news about the oil supply? Peak oil is a crock. There’s plenty of oil. It’s just harder to get to it now than it was 20 years ago. The oil is deep underground or below miles of sea or mixed with sand or in places where the underground…
READ MORESpringing Yourself From the Trap of Financial Dependence
Are you a doctor, lawyer, or other professional? How about a salaried employee? If so, you’re in a trap. And you’ll never get out unless you listen to me today. In my book Automatic Wealth, I talked about this “trap.” Here’s what I said… “At the end of the day,…
READ MOREThe Language Perfectionist: A Metaphor to Avoid
Consider these passages, found via online search: “Is it any wonder that there are so many problems in America today when there is such contradictory, schizophrenic behavior in our society?” “Any vote would take place in a state where attitudes toward marijuana border on the schizophrenic.”
READ MOREWhat You Know Can Make You Richer
I am constantly besieged by nice, well-meaning folk who desperately desire to be writers, consultants, coaches, speakers, and information marketers. Many of these people actually have a talent for writing, consulting, coaching, speaking, and authoring information products. Yet most will not succeed, because… They have nothing to teach, write, or…
READ MOREHow to Get Paid for Interviewing Executives and Celebrities
Did you know that you can get paid for asking questions? It’s true! And in the process, you’ll meet interesting people, make powerful contacts in various industries, and, most important, be doing “work” that is fun and easy. In fact, I made more than $10,000 in my first three months…
READ MOREHow Baby Boy Spencer Can Help Your Business
“Hey Sam, how’s Spencer doing? And how does Holly like being a big sister?” As Sam, an industry colleague, answered my questions with a huge smile on his face, I could not help but notice the quizzical look on our fellow colleague Patty’s face. Later, Patty pulled me aside and…
READ MOREDo You Have What It Takes to Succeed at Internet Marketing?
When you hear about all the folks who are making thousands of dollars a week in passive income by selling information products on the Internet… and “working” only a few hours a day… … it’s tempting to want to jump on the bandwagon. But before you take the leap, it…
READ MOREThe Power of Trust
My friend “Roy” is a talented businessman and — in most respects — a natural-born entrepreneur. He’s made several fortunes in his life, but he’s lost them too. As I write this, he is starting over again — for the fourth time. “My life has been a roller coaster,” he…
READ MOREStealing the Thunder
I’ve been working with our copywriters on a daily basis for about six months now. I have noticed that many of them make a lot of the same mistakes. Today, I will focus on one of them. I call it “Stealing the Thunder.” Here’s an example. The following is a…
READ MOREThe Language Perfectionist: More Bloopers and Snappy Comebacks
Here’s another batch of amusing mistakes gleaned from the media, each followed by a mischievous retort. If you’ve ever committed an embarrassing linguistic error, it may be comforting to know that even professional journalists and their editors can be guilty of blunders and howlers. Warning: In some instances, you may…
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