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Globalization is unstoppable.

Globalization is unstoppable. Even though it may be only in its early stages, it is already intrinsic to the world economy. We have to live with it, recognize its advantages and learn to manage it.
Globalization is described as the growing economic interdependence of countries worldwide through the increasing volume and variety of cross-border transactions in [...]

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A friend is that other person in whom one sees himself.

It was Aristotle the discoverer of the laws of logic, the principles of thought, who said that “a friend is that other person in whom one sees himself”—ones values reflected in the person of another. I have always believed that people who find my philosophy interesting and attractive share a certain mutuality of values with [...]

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Passion.

Your mind is made up; you’re going to start your own company. But making that move is tough. You wonder if you have an idea that’s going to work. How do you decide what kind of business to start?
 
One common characteristic of all entrepreneurs is passion. Passion translates into commitment. You’ll let nothing stand in [...]

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My thoughts on innovation.

Entrepreneurs starting out in business, or those new to the workforce such as students, will hear a lot confusing management expressions (which some call buzz words). The term “innovation” will likely be at the top of the list. Here are my thoughts to help you to understand what it means in terms of the lessons [...]

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Facing the future with proven values.

Several of my young readers are troubled about the future: “Many people my age don’t really know what they want from life. They are unsure of their future and the future of the country.” are their comments.
In this they are like the young of every generation. Those of us on the downhill side of 70 [...]

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Failure arouses our determination and wisdom.

The story of Thomas Edison’s life is a prime example of entrepreneurship. His successes are well documented. With the phonograph, invented by him at the age of thirty, he captured sound on records. His incandescent bulb lit up the world. He invented the microphone, mimeograph, medical fluoroscope, the nickel-iron alkaline storage battery, and the movies. [...]

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