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[Feb 27, 2006] - Good health is like the weather, most people are so busy rushing here and there - that they don't stop to notice how they are feeling until it is raining cats n dogs or freezing cold!

Don't wait until you get sick to do something about your health...

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[Nov 15, 2005] - Did you know that energy, thoughts, ideas and feelings can jump from one person to another?  Sounds strange I know, but recent research indicates that this is a bigger problem than you can imagine... the question is, are you transfering your thoughts to them - or are they transfering theirs to you? This is an important distinction for all leaders...

Thought of the Day

[Nov 14, 2005] - "If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It is much easier to apologize than it is to get permission."

- Admiral Grace Hopper

Thought of the Day

[Oct 31, 2005] - Never hire or promote in your own image. It is foolish to replicate your strength and idiotic to replicate your weakness. It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom.

- Dee W. Hock

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[Oct 30, 2005] - If you think you can do a thing or that you cannot do a thing, in either case you are right.

- Henry Ford

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[Oct 29, 2005] - Think of managing change as an adventure. It tests your skills and abilities. It brings forth talent that may have been dormant. Change is also a training ground for leadership. When we think of leaders, we remember times of change, innovation and conflict. Leadership is often about shaping a new way of life. To do that, you must advance change, take risks and accept responsibility for making change happen.

- Charles E. Rice, CEO of Barnett Bank

Which Countries have the Best Markets for Entrepreneurs?

[Oct 28, 2005] - According to the 2005 Milken Institute Capital Access Index, released yesterday, it's the United Kingdom, which tops the ranking for the first time. Hong Kong, last year's number one, dropped to second this year, followed by Singapore and the United States.

Started in 1998, the Index is a comprehensive analysis of the breadth, depth and vitality of capital markets around the world. It is based on the simple premise, but complex measurements, showing that efficient financial markets - making capital accessible to the entrepreneurs who can use it to grow and sustain companies and generate jobs - are the key for long-term growth and reducing poverty and income polarization.

The Top 4 markets (with 2004 ranking)
1. United Kingdom (3)
2. Hong Kong (1)
3. Singapore (2)
4. United States (6)



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- (c) 2005 Milken Institute

How to Recover and Enhance Lifeforce

[Oct 23, 2005] - A new article describing the five methods of enhancing and recovering Lifeforce (including a table of items that lower Lifeforce and their corresponding items that lift Lifeforce has been added to the Knowedgebank.

[click here to view the article]

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