Lessons Learned

More Surprising Advice From a Centenarian: Go With the Flow

Ellie Knaus | Posted 04.24.2012

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My great-aunt's life proves that going with the flow doesn't mean being passive; it means pursuing what makes you happy and having the courage to adapt when things don't go as planned.

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The Right Place at the Right Time

Irene Tanner | Posted 04.13.2012

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A close friend of my mother's generation used to insist that a woman who reveals her age will reveal anything. Since I say that I am devoted to transparency, isn't this the right time and place for me to fess up to every one of my god-given gift of 85 years?

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Life Lessons Learned Early: Fess Up When You Mess Up

Julia Landauer | Posted 04.23.2012

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My ego didn't like admitting my mistakes. It still doesn't! It's embarrassing. I don't like being wrong. It's always easier to blame other people. In the long run, however, I know I am much better off having learned this lesson.

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The 'Surprises' of the Japanese Crisis and the Investment Lessons to Learn

Gemma Godfrey | Posted 10.26.2011

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Surprise consequences to the earthquake in Japan have revealed significant weaknesses in both the worlds of politics and business and from an investment point of view, there are lessons we can learn.

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Rock Duo Matt & Kim Offer Some Sidewalk Talk in NYC

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Despite delivering offbeat rock gems like "Daylight" and new single "Cameras," on and off stage couple Matt & Kim live and breathe hip hop.

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Lessons Learned from Managing a Dozen Interns

Danny Wong | Posted 05.25.2011

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When it comes to hiring, it's important for both parties to have vested interest in each other, because an imbalance of interest can put the relationship in an awkward position.

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Exxon Lessons for the BP Spill

William Dietrich | Posted 05.25.2011

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Corralling an oil spill is like putting fog in a bag. Based on Alaska's experience, what might we expect in the Gulf as the oil platform disaster worsens?

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Unrequited Love: It's a Bitch, But So Am I, So Why Did It Catch Me So Off Guard?

Gena Grish | Posted 05.25.2011

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Looking back on things, I should have seen the signs. We never went on an actual date, he never met my any of my friends, and I'm pretty sure that all of my guy friends said that there had to be another woman.

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"Window Seat" or Much Badu About Nothing

Rob Fields | Posted 05.25.2011

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Erykah Badu's latest video, in which the singer strips naked as she strolls through downtown Dallas, is clever, but it's also oozing ego. It purports to be about more than it really is.

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5 Amazing Lessons I've Learned About Perseverance

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 11.17.2011

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It may seem trite, but my personal reminder in this endeavor is really quite simple: Ignore the Rain. Look for the Rainbow.

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Serving in D.C.: Been There, Done That

Dr. Susan Neuman | Posted 05.25.2011

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There is something to be said about hindsight. Those clamoring for jobs with the Obama Administration will soon learn on their own about the burdens ...

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