In business there is a lot of talk about the ability to grow a business by repeating successes over time In ever increasing numbers and efficiencies – I.e., “economies of scale”. But consider how the secret of scale begins with one idea: the individual. It’s obvious that people are the ones who buy goods and […]
Continue reading →“As a year comes to an end, it always helps me to reflect on where I’ve been and where I’m heading,” says one long time member. “I learn from my past, and re-reinvigorate my visions and resolutions for the new year.” “First, I usually try to get an understanding of where I stand in life, […]
Continue reading →The ghost led Ebenezer Scrooge through a vision of the future in which he saw his own death. Struck by the fact that there were no mourners he asked, “does no one celebrate this man’s life?” He was then shown his customers, celebrating that their mortgages might be forgotten, and thieves, joyfully stealing the […]
Continue reading →DA is better off when it’s members don’t identify themselves as members in the media. Members are better, off too, when they participate anonymously as far as the media is concerned. If one member went public with their membership and later became embroiled in a public financial conflict, it could reflect negatively on DA. But when we […]
Continue reading →Thought for today: “Got to have it. No way to be without it. One day only! Black Friday is here! Don’t miss it!…” Bombarded with ads to buy, how can you resist? Think of the romance lost and the people you let down who count on you if you don’t spend! Anyone sensitive to this […]
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