Career Advancement continued

Perfectionism seems to be a blessing. It makes people take care in their work. But there are times when it can keep you from finishing. Here's how to know when to be less than perfect.... keep reading

I learned this lesson by studying the career of Akio Morita, who created Sony. This lesson has saved me a lot of grief. But it is very hard to honor.... keep reading

Assuming that you have not just been fired, the following rule of career advancement should always be regarded as unbreakable. Yet most men break it -- maybe more than once in their careers.... keep reading

In 1941, Bob Hope made a discovery which launched his career into the stratosphere. He had been a star. This made him a super-star . . . this, plus one additional fact: World War II. He saw an opportunity where no one else ever had. This is the goal of every entrepreneur.... keep reading

China is now graduating over 450,000 scientists and engineers each year. India is not far behind. These people work for 20% of what comparably trained Americans are paid. If you are in their path, you had better get out of the way. Fast.... keep reading

If you could get one piece of information before the bargaining begins, what would you choose? See if you agree with what I would choose.... keep reading

I find this one extremely difficult to implement consistently, yet it is obvious the moment you understand it. It is a sure-thing money-maker. Your competitors will resist it.... keep reading

There are two Faustian bargains. The famous one, you should avoid. The other one, you should imitate. For almost years, I have.... keep reading

Mick & Co. are coming out of the retirement they never went into. They are a model for us all. Need an extra $10 million, net, or so? Hit the road! Here, I analyze their marketing strategy. Then I discuss the Grateful Dead's different strategy, which is still working.... keep reading

Armenians make fortunes in the most amazing ways. Here is one of my favorite examples. I remember it because, at age 9, I was part of J. C. Agajanian's garbage empire.... keep reading

If I had understood these principles when I was 17, and if I had followed through, my life would have been very different. At least I discovered these insights by age 50. Better late than never.... keep reading

Writing is not as easy as it looks in the early years. It gets easier. Then it gets addictive. For "pushers" who will supply free "stuff," look here.... keep reading

If you want to make money in real estate, move to a place where (1) home prices are still low; (2) everyone is moving to. This list includes seven cities that meet criterion #1.... keep reading

Your boss isn't going to give you a raise because he likes you. He is going to give you a raiser if he thinks it's in his self-interest. Here are 10 reasons why it might be.... keep reading

Unless you support yourself on the web, or unless you live by investing, you will want a good job. Here are 200 cities. Screen them by your lifestyle categories.... keep reading

The highest-paying job offers to freshly graduated college students go to people with degrees in these fields.... keep reading