The Big Idea Formula (new story)
Big lesson today. A big IDEA lesson. It starts with the story going around the Internet these days about a young man who ate at Chipotle 150 days in a row. How this is “news” is beyond me, but there is a big marketing lesson buried in this tabloid journalism. One of…
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MSN Money: LITTLE FIXES, BIG RESULTS Starting on the path to financial health can be overwhelming. But as you start paying attention to your money management techniques, you’ll notice that it’s not the big things as much as it is your small, daily decisions that truly impact your finances —…
READ MORE20 Best Foreign Retirement Havens For 2015
Forbes Let’s be honest. Retirement abroad is not for everyone. A totally new environment. Distance from relatives and long-time friends. Culture clashes. Health care issues. Language barriers. But it’s also possible to enjoy a higher standard of living at a lower cost in foreign locations of natural beauty, appealing culture…
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Why You Should Give Up Trying to Get Clients
In just a few moments, you’ll understand why you should “give up” trying to get clients. The secret is to make a shift from focusing on outcomes to focusing on process. Please read that again, because you really want that to sink in. It’s completely the opposite of what we’ve…
READ MOREThe Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things
co.Exist Most people are in the pursuit of happiness. There are economists who think happiness is the best indicator of the health of a society. We know that money can make you happier, though after your basic needs are met, it doesn’t make you that much happier. But one of…
READ MORE55 Ways I’m More Committed To Self-Sabotage Than Self-Improvement
ELITE DAILY The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. The first time I heard these words come out my dad’s mouth, I was four. My dad’s not the cliché type; he’s not a philosopher nor a counselor. He never quotes…
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The Million Dollar Shift
Early in his career, Early to Rise’s founder Mark Ford made a million dollar shift in his mindset. Doing so allowed him to go from broke to millionaire in just a year. The Shift, as I call it, has the power to do this for you, too. If you’re…
READ MORE11 Money Tips for Older Adults
msn money WHEN MONEY MATURES Getting older isn’t all bad. If you’ve accumulated wealth over your working years, it can be the time to enjoy all of that hard work. But financial stresses often arise, including budgeting concerns, income limitations and even fraud. These tips will help older adults ensure…
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The Getty Curse
Jean Paul Getty was a son of a gun. He was also one of the most successful businessmen in American history. He amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune in the oil business. But his was not a rags-to-riches story. The Gettys were Scotch-Irish Presbyterian immigrants. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is named after their relatives. J. Paul’s father, George…
READ MOREConnecting With Your Prospects’ Dominant Emotions
When you set out to create a sales message that connects with your prospects’ dominant emotions, you have no choice. You have to begin with the prospect. You begin by considering his most intense feelings about … Himself relative to the subject at hand … The benefits your product and…
READ MORE20 Life Hacks that Increase your Wealth
msn money In today’s digital age, people are growing more and more interested in how to become financially successful with innovative ways to change their lives. Find out what life hacks successful people use to increase their wealth and how you can do the same. 1. STOP WATCHING THE…
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Investing As a Limited Partner Outside of Wall Street
It was 1985. Our direct marketing business was growing rapidly. For the first time in my life, I was making much more money than I could spend. Most of those extra dollars were invested in stocks and bonds. I was comfortable with the bonds but I was skeptical about the…
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