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My sister in law sent this to me in an email. I thought it was particularly insightful and demonstrates the differences between the rich and not-rich-yet types of people:

Some lady posted this ad in craigslist. I don’t think she liked the response much…

What am I doing wrong?

Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy. I’m not from New York. I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think I’m overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 - 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to her level?

Continue reading Buy or lease? How an investor views the marriage proposal »

I helped produce an event last weekend that involved hundreds of volunteers and participants. I had a lot of fun and stepped up for some leadership opportunities.

I’ve been thinking about the lessons I got from this experience. The most important one is that your leadership is always in action even if you aren’t in charge.

By being around other people you send signals about what you want or how you want things to be. Other people pick up on these signals and reflect them back to you.

Continue reading Where does your leadership stop? »

When you write, you are selling something. It may be an idea, your friendship or a product.

Clear writing helps you save time and eliminate waste. A clean message means your projects can be done right the first time. Your employees, vendors and other contacts will have a better idea of how to serve you.

No matter the reason you are writing… no matter the format… these tips will help you communicate better through your writing.

Continue reading Improve your results with writing that sells »

Friday, I covered the basics of the Income Statement. Today we’re going to look at the balance sheet. You may recall the balance sheet helps the viewer understand the status of the business by listing the types and amounts of assets, liabilities and equity. Another name for the balance sheet is the statement of financial position.

Assets put money in your pocket. Liabilities take money away. And equity is the money left after your debts are paid.

Continue reading The Balance Sheet »