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Extraordinary
By Porchlight
"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of extraordinary man.
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Sonic Boom
By Porchlight
Great timing on this new book by Gregg Easterbrook. His Sonic Boom: Globalization at Mach Speed, is the antithesis to the chaotic past year of economic decline. Easterbrook foretells of the economic upswing being propelled by the intense global connectivity that technology offers.
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Responsibility Part III
By Porchlight
"It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.
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In the Books - Off to the Printers VI
By Porchlight
And now for another installment of articles from past issues of In the Books. Today we have Sally Haldorson, our resident wordsmith, up to bat. She wrote the article below for last year's annual after many years of seeing books by women authors stream into the office—too often with pink covers and suggestive titles.
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Responsibility Part II
By Porchlight
"I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty. " John D.
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Amazing Seth Godin Offer
By Porchlight
Seth Godin's new book Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? will be released later this month, but if you order it from 800ceoread now, not only will you receive 40% off the list price, but the first 20 people who order 50 copies or more will receive the rare Seth Godin Box. The boxed set includes five of Seth's most popular books in a handsome display box.
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Responsibility
By Porchlight
"Never mind your happiness; do your duty.
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Live It, Love It, Earn It
By Porchlight
Marianna Olszewski starts off 2010 with a book for women. Titled, Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom, the book addresses how women can take more control over their careers and lives and gain independent success through the lessons the author herself has experienced. Check out the overview video below, and then the brief Q&A that follows for more info on her perspective, and some of her helpful ideas.
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New Years Resolution
By Porchlight
"Resolve to edge in a little reading every day, if it is but a single sentence. If you gain fifteen minutes a day, it will make itself felt at the end of the year.
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Be strong
By Porchlight
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
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