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You Can’t Get There from Here: A Strategic Approach to Progress
In life, business, and personal endeavors, the question of where to start often looms large. It's a question I frequently encounter when consulting with real estate agents, mortgage professionals,...
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Writing Instruments: What Makes a Pen Worth $1,410
The meticulous language and high price tag create an aura of superiority, but the real value is in the brand, which suggests unparalleled excellence. Luxury brands tap into the logic that higher...
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Playing the Long Game: The Infinite Game
Infinite games, unlike finite ones, have no defined endpoint and invite us to constantly evolve and improve. Success isn't about beating the competition but outlasting it. In a world filled with...
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The Real Bubble Predictor
Could the effervescent allure of Champagne hold the key to deciphering the financial future of the United States? While the notion might initially seem whimsical, research conducted by NPR's...
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Subtracting Obstacles, Adding Success: The Path of Strategic Reduction
Embracing "less is more" prompts us to question the value of our actions. By stopping what doesn't matter, we enrich our lives through subtraction. Prosperous individuals understand this. Success...
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Advertising’s Singularity: Beyond Per Capita Spending
The digital ecosystem's explosive growth and A.I. advancements contribute to the struggle to capture consumers' attention. As creativity dwindles, the advertising industry grapples with the...
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Embracing Uncertainty: The Game of Mindset & Financial Narratives
In today's ever-changing financial landscape, I find myself captivated by the intricate dance of the economy and financial markets. As I closely monitor prevailing opinions and situational...
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Where Are Your Keys? Unlocking Hidden Opportunities
In these uncertain times, I wanted to share a few thoughts. Remember, focus on what you can control, create a solid plan of action, and ensure your assumptions are accurate. To succeed, uncover...
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The Impact of Small but Pivotal Decisions in Turbulent Times
In a world of uncertainty, making small yet pivotal decisions can shape our lives and businesses. Taking action is the key ingredient, as every success story involves doing something. Trust in...
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The Impact of Small but Pivotal Decisions in Turbulent Times
In a world of uncertainty, making small yet pivotal decisions can shape our lives and businesses. Taking action is the key ingredient, as every success story involves doing something. Trust in...
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Dow’s Laws of Business
In anticipation of an AI-driven future that may reshape history, it is crucial to establish a set of enduring business laws. By embracing these laws, entrepreneurs can navigate the dynamic...
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A Reimagined Sears
Sears was once a dominant force, accounting for 1% of the U.S. economy and having 3,500 retail stores. However, its decline began with the completion of the Sears Tower in 1974. In contrast,...
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No Sleep till Brooklyn
I always enjoy breaking the rules and looking for exceptions to those rules. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to one of those exceptions - a bird that can sleep while flying in midair! The...
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Garbage In, Garbage Out: The Importance of Quality Data for Fair & Unbiased AI
Striving to be "right" all the time may not be the best approach, and that being "less wrong" is a better option. Cognitive biases can be transferred to AI, leading to biased decision-making by...
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The Vagueness Doctrine
The vagueness doctrine in American constitutional law declares that a law is invalid if it is not clear enough. If a statute is too ambiguous, the average citizen may find it difficult to...
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The Abilene Paradox: Why People Choose to Conform Rather than Speak Up
The Abilene Paradox is a phenomenon in which a group of people makes a unanimous decision that goes against their individual wishes and interests. It is a failure to manage agreement and is often...
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The Artificial Intelligence Dilemma: Creative Commoditization
Have you ever heard of the Innovator's Dilemma? It's this theory that says even successful companies can lose their market leadership and fail when new technologies and unexpected competitors...
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From Axioms to Aphorisms: How to Break Free from Conventional Wisdom
I'm all about embracing the absurdity in ideas and taking a fresh approach in life and business. Forget about universal truths and axioms, let's dive into aphorisms born from experience instead....
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Inefficient Markets: Is Efficient Market Hypothesis a Myth?
The Efficient Market Hypothesis suggests that the price of an asset reflects its true value because all the information about the asset is incorporated in the price. However, Information is not...
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The Looming Decline of Western Intelligence: A.I. at the Helm
The advanced artificial intelligence (A.I.) software developed by OpenAI, called ChatGPT, a for-profit company, valued at over $29 billion, has taken the world by storm. I explore the potential...
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