Wed.Jul 13, 2011

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The Not-So-Secret Secrets To Making It Big: Five Surprisingly Doable Steps That Will Propel You To The Top

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by Michael Feuer, author of “ The Benevolent Dictator “. Have you ever said to yourself, How in the world did [insert name of powerful business executive] get to where he is? He’s not any smarter than I am! Well, chances are you’re right. That executive who made it big probably doesn’t have more powerful brain cells than you…but what he (or she!) probably does have are three non-glamorous but crucial qualities: focus, discipline, and follow-up.

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Shiroube.com Finds Local Guides For Travelers

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Have you ever been to a city for the first time and wish you had a guide to show what where the locals hang out, where the best brewery pubs or the most obscure but quaint shops are? I know I do. Enter Shiroube ( www.shiroube.com ), a site that connects intrepid travelers to local residents anywhere in the world. The idea is simple. Locals sign up to provide guide services for free – or pay a fee to put up more ads or remove certain limitations such as the number of email notifications the

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