Below is an article about how Howard Schultz (CEO of Starbucks) got his job at Starbucks. He pursued the company for over a year before he got the word they were not hiring him. He was undeterred, and the rest is history. Here are some lesson to learn from his tenacity: –Failing is OK. […]
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Investing is difficult. I do not know all the answers when it comes to investing, but I do know that for 30 years, I have tried to diversify my portfolio. I am never satisfied. Then again, I am never devastated. Below is why. Diversification is really the only sane alternative to betting everything on one shot. Sure it is tough
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Today’s LIFEies is short but excellent. Michael Josephson had the below column a few months ago about how to read a great book, and I loved it. Partially because I am just like he is; I highlight books, send pages to people, and try to incorporate what I read immediately. If you do one thing
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I am always amazed to find typos (including my own over the years) or outright lies on resumes. Just a few months ago, I had to terminate an interview with a prospective associate when it became clear the person had lied on his resume. Mistakes like these can and have cost people great opportunities. Years ago, I was fortunate to get
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