Monthly Archives: January 2008

A Brief History of the Foreign Policy of Modern US Presidents

This morning I stumbled into an amazing blog post. If you’re an enthusiastic student of history, like I am, take the 5 minutes to read about the ending of the cold war, and the roles of Carter, Reagan, and Clinton. … Continue reading

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Got Integrity?

OK, so we’re probably all fed up with politics these days, and of course we all know that the US process is just getting started. As I think about who I’ll vote for, I realize that my own most important … Continue reading

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Wisdom of the Day #1

An oldie but a goodie: It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. – Adam Smith

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Wisdom of the Day #2

Success is driven by vision and conviction and not by following directions. – Furqan Nazeeri, in summarizing what he learned about a characteristic of successful CEO’s.

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Things to Learn From a Dog

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride (teenagers excepted). Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. When it’s … Continue reading

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