In the last few years, as the vampire genre has gone from cult popularity to fringe and then to mainstream and mega-bestseller, I have wondered what vampires signify to our culture. The bestseller vampire story Twilight and its sequels swept American teen reading circles, and these books were also read by a lot of adults. When the movie came … [Read more...]
The 5 Types of Producers, Part 7: Overcoming 3 Crucial Mistakes
September 14, 2009 by 1 Comment
This is part 7 of a 7-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Read Part 5 Here Read Part 6 Here Many producers make three predictable mistakes. Any producer who knows these mistakes and avoids them will be a better producer and create more lasting value in society. Producer Mistake #1: The Generation … [Read more...]
The 5 Types of Producers, Part 6: The Synergy of Created Value
September 13, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This is part 6 of a 7-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Read Part 5 Here Read Part 7 Here For any company to succeed, all five types of producers must fulfill their unique roles. This is even more true for any nation. Producer … [Read more...]
The 5 Types of Producers, Part 5: Intrapreneurs
September 12, 2009 by 2 Comments
This is part 5 of a 7-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Read Part 5 Here Read Part 6 Here Read Part 7 Here The fifth type of producer is the intrapreneur. In a free society, investment capital is plentiful — but only effective entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs can turn capital into increased value. … [Read more...]
The 5 Types of Producers, Part 4: Investors & Entrepreneurs
September 11, 2009 by 1 Comment
This is part 4 of a 7-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Read Part 5 Here Read Part 6 Here Read Part 7 Here The third type of producer is the investor, and the fourth type is the entrepreneur. This needs little commentary among producers, who nearly all realize that entrepreneurship is necessary to … [Read more...]
The 5 Types of Producers, Part 2: Prophets, Sages, Philosophers
September 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This is part 2 of a 7-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Read Part 5 Here Read Part 6 Here Read Part 7 Here The highest level of value creation comes from prophets, sages, and philosophers. This category of producers is not limited to the Biblical-type prophets who spoke directly with God, but also … [Read more...]
True Abundance: The 5 Types of Producers, Part 1
September 8, 2009 by 1 Comment
This is part 1 of a 7-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Read Part 5 Here Read Part 6 Here Read Part 7 Here In The Coming Aristocracy I speak of "mini-factories," which are individuals, teams, partnerships, or small organizations doing things that have traditionally been handled by large … [Read more...]
Build Something That Lasts
May 2, 2009 by 1 Comment
Success, whether we're talking about the narrow and outdated version of strictly material wealth, or the new, broader, more holistic meaning of making a difference and influence, must be built over time. Personally, I want to build things that last. Relationships with family are very important to me and my experience tells me they must be built … [Read more...]
An Economic Depression, Part 2: The Nuts & Bolts
April 20, 2009 by 1 Comment
Read Part 1 Here Many economists agree that banking is the culprit, or rather, the ability to extend or expand credit virtually at will. There are a few key elements that should be considered and really thought through before we go much further: The Hebrew Economy Recurring Business Cycle Savings and Investment Without going into much … [Read more...]
An Economic Depression: A Great Opportunity, Part 1
April 15, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The headlines are full of talk about bailouts, the recession, a depression, unemployment etc. But what does it all mean? During the Great Depression (1929-1933 -- really until 1941), the prevailing economic philosophy was promoted by John Maynard Keynes. Although conventional economists still promote Keynes ideas as successfully bringing … [Read more...]
