Quotes of the Day

Watch out for triclosan, parabens, fragrances, sodium lauryl sulfate, and polyethylene glycol (often listed as PEG) in your shampoos and conditioners. Safe alternatives include products by Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC), Maia's, Annmarie Gianni Skin Care, Face Naturals, and The Honest Company. Clean your clothes without poisons. Always avoid products with labels that say "warning," "danger," or "poison." Forgo fabric softener and instead add 2 cups organic vinegar to the wash. Safe alternatives include detergent by GreenShield Organic, Dr. Bronner's, Seventh Generation, and Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. [2019] - Mira Calton

The most common things we know that couples typically fight about: The Parrotts (2013) boil the list down to what they call the "big five": money, sex, work, parenting, and housework. Tina Tessina (2008) prefers to pare it down to only three: money, sex and kids. [2016] - Stan Tatkin

If you find common subjects or interests with a prospect, you can establish a business friendship. Ask about a diploma or picture. Your prospect will be glad to talk about what he/she just did or likes to do. Try to captivate him or her in intelligent conversation with engaging questions about their interests. It's obviously better if you're versed in the subject, because that's where rapport is established. Get the prospect to talk about their passions and what makes them happy. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer

Because of the ability to print more money, it is considerably easier for a central bank to weaken its own currency than it is to strengthen it. While it is still possible to lose money on an intervention trade, the odds are on the side of the trader who pays close attention and takes the side of the central bank—-especially if that central bank is actively weakening its currency. [2010] - Ed Ponsi

There's little point in the seller's countering a buyer's "close to asking" offer. Better to simply accept it than run the risk that the buyer will simply walk away in a huff. [2006] - Robert Irwin