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So What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be a garbage man. I remember as a kid running out to the street when I heard the truck in the neighbourhood. I thought, “How cool it would be to ride around on the back of a truck all day.” (I tended to be a neat freak even at a young age, so maybe that was part of the attraction too, who knows.)

That dream never materialized, and honestly, it’s just as well. Today, the waste collection operators rarely leave the cab of the truck…what a bore.

What You Have in Common With Apple, Nike and Amazon

Throughout this series I’ve tried to offer up a positive perspective on business; to support the notion that business in general is a good thing…a…

“My Boss Is Such a Jerk!” And What To Do About It

When I was in college I had a summer job working for a plumber. I didn’t know anything about plumbing when I started and to…

Business is Good…Even Children Get It

Do you remember your first job? Mine was at a pizza restaurant…Mother’s Pizza. It doesn’t exist anymore, but I don’t think that was my fault. …

The Morality and Nobility of Business

I’m currently reading a fascinating book called, “Thou Shall Prosper” by Rabbi Daniel Lapin. Rabbi Lapin was named one of the top 50 Rabbis in…