Author Archives: Stan

The secret language of wealth

The old saying is that knowledge is power. And it is, of course. Sharing it is also power, but only for those people who know how to create value rather than just have the private knowledge of it. For those … Continue reading

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The miracle fabric of entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurialism, to me, is the miracle of creating value out of nothing, a business from a blank sheet of paper, a product from a daydream, careers out of thin air. It’s creativity, combined with courage and a vision. It has … Continue reading

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The Iran anti-nuclear deal is a no-brainer

Okay, so I haven’t read the full agreement, but I’m having a hard time seeing what we lose by ratifying the treaty negotiated with Iran. We get information, reductions in enrichment capacity and open examination of formerly hidden facilities. We … Continue reading

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Is the price really right?

“Dear Stan, Our company is a relative newcomer to our industry, although the founders are the same people who created the industry thirty odd years ago. The founders decided to re-enter the market with a competitive offering based on superior … Continue reading

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