By Oliver DeMille When the Bush Administration lost the support of Congress to Democrats in the 2006 midterm election, it simply turned its focus to pushing its agenda through administrative policy in the numerous governmental agencies. The Obama Administration has said that it will do the same thing if it loses the House and/or Senate in the … [Read more...]
Leadership and Rights: The Paradox
June 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Kevin Mogavero Rights, a paradox of leadership. In most cases, people become leaders to defend or increase the rights of others. Martin Luther, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, Gandhi and Mother Teresa are easy examples. Think about Steve Jobs, your local insurance agent, professional athletes and your local AC repair … [Read more...]
Exposing the Origins of Financial Myths
June 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Garrett Gunderson “A myth is a fixed way of looking at the world which cannot be destroyed because, looked at through the myth, all evidence supports that myth.” —Edward de Bono If, as I claim in my book Killing Sacred Cows, much of what we’re taught about money is false, then why are these myths so prevalent, and where do they … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Effective Meditation
June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio 1. Commit to twenty minutes daily. Start out with a commitment to at least ten minutes in the morning and ten minutes in the evening. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes and sit in a comfortable chair with your back straight. Choose a place where you’ll be undisturbed by phones, people, etc. It is recommended not … [Read more...]
A New Call for Free Enterprise
June 21, 2011 by 2 Comments
A review of Beyond Capitalism and Socialism, Edited by Tobias J. Lanz By Oliver DeMille The message of this excellent book, Beyond Capitalism and Socialism, is straightforward and timely: both socialism and capitalism are lacking. But the book goes a step further, offering suggestions for what type of economy and society we should adopt in … [Read more...]
How To Fix Public Education
June 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Oliver DeMille Time magazine recently published a cover article on reforming American education, and its leading argument was the need for more great teachers. The details, however, contained more of the same old edu-bureaucratic ideas which have been promoted for the past thirty years. Opening the teacher rolls to more people with … [Read more...]
Public Education’s God Complex
June 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
By Bryan Hyde The term “God complex” is sometimes used to describe those in influential positions who behave with such arrogance that they believe they are acting as God Himself would--if only He had all the facts. A fairly recent textbook example of such all-knowing behavior involved members of the Utah State Board of Education. How ironic … [Read more...]
Personal Greatness: Expect To Earn It
June 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Chris Brady Children and adults alike fantasize about becoming big successes. Everyone wonders what it would be like to have huge talent, amazing gifts, and the opportunity to become great at something. Fame and fortune is reserved for the lucky few. But that last part is a lie. There is no easy street to high … [Read more...]
Why The “Talent” Myth Is Holding You Back
June 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Orrin Woodward While many think talent is the separation point between the successful and the unsuccessful in life, the truth is that hard work and focus trumps talent every time. Don’t misunderstand me, successful people are extremely talented, but then again, unsuccessful people have plenty of talent as well, albeit unused. Talent is … [Read more...]
Self Governance: Our Job As Citizens
June 10, 2011 by 3 Comments
By Oliver DeMille My oldest daughter asked me recently, "What is the key thing to know about freedom?" I answered, local governance. The most basic unit of society--above the family--are small councils that include all adults in the decision-making process. These councils maintain freedom by including in all local decisions the voices and … [Read more...]
