Quotes of the Day

A company's key to competitive advantage is to project forward five years and identify the core competencies and skills it will be need to be a market leader at that time. [2004] - Brian Tracy

Vegetarians and vegans tend to have lower bone mineral density (this translates into elevated fracture risk) compared to meat eaters, not only because they are generally more slender but because of the potential for inadequate vitamin D status and calcium intake. I recommend 2,000 IU of supplemental vitamin D a day for those getting inadequate sun exposure and at least 600 mg of calcium daily via calcium-rich plant foods——preferably low-oxalate dark green leafy vegetables, which include all greens except spinach, chard, and beet greens. (All very healthy foods, but just stingy with their calcium.) [2023] - Michael Greger

Studies also indicate that a diet high in fiber is more important for longevity than a diet low in carbohydrates. High amounts of fiber lower cholesterol, modulate sugar levels, and increase bowel health by keeping things moving through the intestines. As for protein, studies show that of all the options, meat is the most detrimental to health. Processed red meat increased the risk of mortality more than any other protein, but the risk from eating poultry and fish was not significant, and neither was the risk from eating protein from dairy. Eggs appear to increase the mortality rate, though, and there are associations between eating eggs and incidence of cardiovascular mortality. [2020] - Nir Barzilai

The secret to building an excellent sales force (or team of any kind) is in repeating core training on basic sales skills again and again. [2007] - Chet Holmes

(Gross Annual Rent / Purchase Price) x 100 = Cash Flow Zone%. The key number is 10%. If the gross annual rent is 10% or more, you have a very good chance that the property will provide you with good positive cash flow. If the gross annual rent of the property is 8% or more of the purchase price, then the property is still worth further investigation as it sits within the Cash Flow Zone. The majority of properties for sale in any given marketplace will not fit the Cash Flow Zone rule. Your job as a sophisticated investor is to have the patience to uncover the ones that do. If none in your area fits the system, then you will want to change your target area. [2009] - Don R. Campbell