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Warren Buffett Dissects the 20th Century

Although a bit dated this insight from Warren Buffett is brillant. It should be read by all investors. Warren Buffett; Carol Loomis December 10, 2001 (FORTUNE Magazine) – Two years ago, following a July 1999 speech by Warren Buffett, chairman … Continue reading

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Happy 2012!

As another year approaches, most us will inevitably be faced with making some big financial decisions. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to look into the future and make the right decisions? In this month’s blog, we provide you … Continue reading

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Permanent Vacation–How to quit your job

Having taken this path myself 7 years ago.  This I believe! Read Men’s Health: Permanent Vacation–How to quit your job “I’ve met thousands of successful men on these cruises, and most of them have one thing in common: They’re entrepreneurs.” … Continue reading

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Best Career Advice

Peter Drucker is relevant today as he was back in 1968.  His advice on career is helpful and insightful.  Looking to make a change or starting your career, you must read Peter Drucker’s interview by Psychology Today. I especially liked … Continue reading

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A Whole New Mind

While on my trip to Halifax over the Labour Day long weekend last year I had an opportunity to sit down and read Dan Pink’s book, A Whole New Mind. I had met Dan before at a Rotman Business School … Continue reading

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Useful Heuristics–80/20 rule, Rule of 72, and 150

Three practical rules anyone could benefit from are the 80/20 rule, the rule of 72 and the rule of 150.  Alone or together these rules provide an easy way to make better business decisions. The 80/20 rule was developed by  … Continue reading

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Find out if You will live past 100

Scientists have made a break through in gene research that can predict now with 77% accuracy if you will live past 100. Most of us, if we exercise watch what we eat and take care of ourselves can live to … Continue reading

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Have Your Lawyers Write the Contract

In his book, Get Smarter,  Canadian billionaire, Seymour Schulich, the benefactor of the York Business School provides over 30 life and business lessons.  The book is targeted to the 20-40 year olds, however anyone can benefit from reading it. One … Continue reading

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Want to be a billionaire?

Start a company and and you must be a type E, for entrepreneur.  Look at the list of billionaires in Canada and you quickly realize they or their families own a company. Canada saw 25 billionaires ranked in Forbes’ annual … Continue reading

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Watching Porn at Work? Stop Immediately!

If you use your company’s PDA such as a Blackberry, laptop, desktop or any other device for other than work purposes you may be fired.  It is no secret, and it is made explicit in company policies that every single … Continue reading

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