Archive for February, 2011

Bling Bling

 I recently met the amazing Alfredo Molina, Chairman of , one of America’s finest jewelers. They have a wonderful mission statement and 9 Core Values – for the next 9 weeks I will be sharing each of the nine values. Their mission statement: “To provide an unequalled experience for our customers, consistent with our rich [...]

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

This is a quote from an article by James Kirchick — “Europeans are leery not just of Muslim immigrants but of Jews, nearly exterminated on the continent 60 years ago. A recent Pew Global Attitudes poll found that nearly 50% of Spaniards have either a “very” or “somewhat unfavorable” opinion of Jews. The figures are [...]

I’m Doing Asbestos I Can

Quote from an article by Bret Stephens: “And it’s why so many Westerners make such a fetish of China and its supposedly superior ways. They work – we whine. They save for the future – we borrow from it. They build skyscrapers, nuclear plants, airports and cities seemingly overnight. We spend years neurotically measuring, then [...]

Here Fishy, Fishy

On the topic of health: Fish Oil. I’m a big believer in taking fish oil daily. A few years ago I was introduced to Nordic Naturals liquid fish oil. It is tasteless and I believe really healthy. A spoon full per day, in my opinion, is a great health discipline. Give it a try.

Face Your Fear

Fears, even the most basic ones, can totally destroy our ambitions. Fear can destroy fortunes. Fear can destroy relationships. Fear is one of the many enemies lurking inside us. The five fears we face from within. The first enemy that you’ve got to destroy before it destroys you is indifference. I’ll just drift along.” Here’s [...]

#20

This blog is #20 in my series – 20 things you should do in your lifetime. This one is to be completed by you, the reader!  Here’s a summary of MY “20 things you should do in this lifetime”. Visit your ancestral country – leave $20 bill for a surprise for a child – fly over [...]