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Jul 31

Writing in a Rut? Slow Down to Go Faster

Last month’s post about faster, clearer writing, generated a fair amount of feedback. Several readers asked how to get started when you’re staring at a blank screen or simply dreading the process of “putting pen to paper”? We get this question often during the Dog Days of summer because everyone’s…

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Writing in a Rut? Slow Down to Go Faster

Jul 14

Consistency Is Not Boring

On more than one occasion, my wife has accused me of being the most boring man in America. I eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day. I drink the same brand of beer every night. I wear the same five outfits to work (one for each day…

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Jun 30

Keys to Faster, Clearer Writing

Mark Twain once said, “I didn’t have time to write you a short letter, so I wrote you a long one.” One of the biggest challenges for successful professionals is not coming across as the smartest kid in the class. When asked to do a presentation, author a guest column…

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May 13

Financial Literacy Month Should Last 365 Days

April and National Financial Literacy Month are in the rearview mirror. But that doesn’t we should take our feet off the gas pedal when it comes to addressing the nation’s financial literacy epidemic. …

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Financial Literacy Month Should Last 365 Days

Apr 21

Key Takeaways: Don’t Publish or Post Without ‘Em

Follow the sniff, sip and gulp model In today’s time-pressed society, you only have a split second to convince someone to read what you have to say. …

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Key Takeaways: Don’t Publish or Post Without ‘Em

Apr 3

Grit

These are not the easiest of times. So many anchors of security in our lives seem to be disrupted. At times like these people tend to react in one of two ways: (1) throw the covers over your head, or (2) dig in, do the hard work and show a…

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Mar 23

March Madness Confirms Humans Don’t Add Much Alpha

First let me tell you why I love the annual NCAA men’s Division I basketball tournament (aka March Madness). It’s the ultimate reality show. Where else can little known universities such as St. …

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March Madness Confirms Humans Don’t Add Much Alpha

Mar 4

Baseball: The National Past (It’s) Time

With all the problems in the world today, the last thing we need are billionaire team owners squabbling with millionaire ballplayers over money. …

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Feb 23

Inflation Worries Inflated?

Inflation Worries Inflated? Yep, we have plenty to worry about as we grind through another seemingly endless winter on the two-year anniversary of the pandemic (2/22/22). Russia has invaded Ukraine. The first of many interest rate hikes seems imminent. Tax rates are likely going up. COVID remains omnipresent. …

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Jan 28

Still Not Sure What to Write About?

Having a bylined article in your name is one of the most effective ways to establish credibility in your industry and to position yourself as the go-to expert in your area of expertise. It also makes you a magnet for podcast producers, speaker bureaus and conference organizers seeking articulate experts. …

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