A bookstore once asked five Atlanta based authors to participate in a Saturday morning book fair. As I entered the bookstore, I noted that one of the other authors was also a radio talk show host, Neal Boortz. I understand that his morning show is one of the most popular nationwide. He looked at me […]
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Ron Chernow’s book, Washington: A Life, has been well received by most critics. In an interview published in The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Chernow said of President Washington: You don’t have to be the brightest or the most original mind on the block . . . but what Washington’s life shows is the clarity of vision, the
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Nearly all [95%] of the top 1% of wealth holders in America reported that “being well disciplined was very important/important” in explaining their socioeconomic success. As I stated in The Millionaire Mind, A disciplined person sets his or her sights on a lofty target, then figures out productive ways to reach the target. Disciplined people are
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Dion DiMucci has been a constant fixture in the rock and roll colony of great artists since the 1950s. Now, even at the age of 72, his music is in high demand. An interview with “Dion” was recently published in The Wall Street Journal. No one would argue that he has musical talent. But he also
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It has come to my attention that there are quite a few reporters and columnists who read my blogs in search of data and ideas for their future endeavors. And I take that as a compliment. Of course not all of these people agree with my revelations! But, as best I can, I just objectively count
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The current political environment is filled with statements containing half truths, exaggerations, and down right lies. In light of this it may be worthwhile to go back and reflect upon the number one factor that underlies success according to my survey of America’s most economically productive people: integrity. According to Webster’s, integrity implies an incorruptible soundness
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From studying the affluent market for over 30 years I have learned how individuals who seem quite ordinary become the millionaires next door. This research has focused primarily on those who are very productive in transforming their incomes into wealth. In turn, I have tried to highlight the lifestyles, habits and background of this population through
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Ranger X. Rich was profiled in an earlier blog. I met him “as we hiked out of the large parking lot adjacent to the wilderness area.” He was in the process of ticketing those who had not paid to park in the lot [under the honor system]. He believes in the “rich first system” when distributing tickets. He seeks
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Leon G. Cooperman is a member of the Forbes 400, a self made billionaire and philanthropist. He is also the CEO of a successful Wall Street investment firm. As such, he could be a poster child for the 99 percenters who claim that Mr. Cooperman and his ilk are “too successful.” But these people do not
Wall Streeter Donates 25 X More $$ than He Spends Read More »