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Dale Carnegie, one of the 20th century’s most recognized authorities on reaching your full potential, argued for the importance of enjoyment in life. “People rarely succeed,” he wrote, “unless they have fun in what they are doing.”1 Even when you’re working toward a goal that requires discipline, such as saving for retirement, you must plan

In 1945 John Huston, who had just directed The Maltese Falcon, produced a documentary about the Allies’ fight to break through the German army’s “Winter Line” in southern Italy. The film was called The Battle of San Pietro. It documented the retaking of a single, heavily defended town, and covered the events of just nine

Legendary infomercial pitchman Ron Popeil wasn’t just the inventor of the Chop-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, and Mr. Microphone. He was also the creator of one of the greatest slogans in marketing: “Set it and forget it.” He used this tagline to sell his Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ, which moved more than 8 million units in

Before the devastating tsunamis of 2004 rolled over the coastlands around the Indian Ocean, local animals seemed to sense the coming disaster. Eyewitnesses reported that elephants moved to higher ground, flamingos abandoned their low-lying nesting areas, and buffalo stampeded to a hilltop—in some cases hours before the deadly waves struck.1 Scientists are still trying to

The recent high inflation numbers have cooled a bit. Last month the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release indicated prices are increasing at a 5% annual rate. This was a significant decrease from last summer’s spike of 9.1%.1 The CPI is based on an amalgamation of prices paid by consumers in 243 categories across 32

Gold has been fascinating people for thousands of years.1 It never rusts or even tarnishes. And it’s soft enough to be worked into beautifully intricate designs. No wonder ancient rulers wanted their crowns, scepters, and even thrones covered in gold. Gold has been used as a currency for thousands of years. And in more recent