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Hoodwinked

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I have just started reading Hoodwinked, by author and ex-economic hit man John Perkins. For those who may not have heard of him, he is the author of best selling books Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and The Secret History of the American Empire. As we have watched the world economies unravel over the [...]

Continue Reading → 11 April 2010

Why Nixon Took the Dollar off the Gold Standard

If you have been studying history and economics, you will remember that in 1971 Nixon took the dollar off of the gold standard, making the dollar into a currency. This allows the dollar to fluctuate, giving the government more control over its currency. It also takes the power away from the hands of the individual [...]

Continue Reading → 4 March 2010

Check Out These Best Selling Books!

I research and read quite a bit. It is a big part of what keeps this blog going. If I didn’t continue to learn and stay on top of the service industry, then I wouldn’t be able to write good, solid blog posts or articles. The only problem is, I wish I could devote more [...]

Continue Reading → 27 July 2009

I Miss My Books!

When I made the move to Hawaii, I had to leave a lot of things behind. Material type possessions such as my TV, DVD player and PC computer I was OK giving to friends and family or donating. One of the things that I was unable to bring was my collection of books. And I [...]

Continue Reading → 6 June 2009

Strengths and Weaknesses – The Truth About You

Due to the great success of this article that I wrote and published on EzineArticles.com back in February, I thought I would share it here on my blog as well. I have also included a short video clip of Marcus Buckingham talking about strengths and weaknesses, like only he can do. Enjoy! 
Strengths and Weaknesses
As an [...]

Continue Reading → 2 June 2009

Herb Cohen: You Can Negotiate Anything

I have just finished reading a book that will literally change your life and your business. The legendary Herb Cohen writes in a storytelling way, which allows the reader to understand the concepts and strategies of negotiation which he explains. I cannot express enough how important interpersonal skills, selling your ideas, and coming up with [...]

Continue Reading → 26 February 2009

Freakonomics: The Hidden Side To Everything

In any time of recession, the best possible thing to do is to invest in yourself instead of letting fear and the negative mentality of the media get the best of you. For the last three years I have been studying economics at macro and micro levels as well as business and international business to [...]

Continue Reading → 11 February 2009

Company Culture: An Asset

What is it that separates companies apart from each other? Is it the products they sell, or the services they offer? Is it the price that brings large amounts of customers coming back day after day? Or is it something beyond that- something that once it catches on, takes on a life of its own [...]

Continue Reading → 3 February 2009

Harness The Power of Mindset

Understanding states of mind can ultimately allow you to be able to better analyze yourself, people, and companies on perspectives and then decide how best to proceed. From a personal standpoint, that may be coming to realization with yourself that you feel strongly one way on a topic and that will not change. Knowing that, [...]

Continue Reading → 31 January 2009

Book Review: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

I have chosen to review this book for a couple reasons. While it focuses on personal finance, I feel that that subject is very important for an entrepreneur and or business owner. The information in this book can help anyone, should they choose to utilize it.
An Overview of the Book:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a [...]

Continue Reading → 30 January 2009

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