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Froth, Downward Wages, and the Importance of Repeat Business

When you give your employer a good value, they will be motivated to keep you even in the lean times.…

10 Powerful Lessons from a Turkish Rug Trader

This article discusses the many possible approaches to your job search, and the necessity of selling yourself to potential employers.…

Do Not Be Arrogant

Arrogance is a trait of the weak and insecure; one of the biggest career mistakes you can make is to…

Control Your Environment

You need to control your work environment. People who are successful in their work and personal lives are generally able…

He Who Sees True Opportunities Shall Always Prosper

When many people lose their jobs, they find it difficult to find a position as good as the one they…

A Message to Garcia and Your Career

People owe their success to concentrating their energies and taking prompt action; they understand the importance of maintaining a positive…

Never Go for the “Quick Advantage”

Direct your efforts to creating the most long-term value in everything you do, rather than taking from people every chance…

Look for the Cause

Everything happens for a reason, and that reason might lie hidden underneath the surface. Understand the root cause of everything…

The Secret Career Tactic of “Lock In”

Get your employer to commit to you, and keep coming back again and again. This “lock in” is a tactic…

Relationships, Commodities, and Making Connections

When you are a commodity, you can be replaced on a whim and have no value beyond anyone else in…