Quotes of the Day

The critical difference between success and failure was contained in the habit of taking the initiative. Managers and executives who were on the fast track were constantly moving out of their comfort zone and taking the initiative to try new things in new areas. [2004] - Brian Tracy

On day trades I like to find trades with a minimum of a 2:1 or 3:1 potential payoff, the higher the better. On long-term trades I look for at least a 5:1 reward/risk ratio. [2003] - Marcel Link

Most of the time lending institutions don't auction properties unless they feel they can come out better than with a negotiated sale. [2004] - Mike Summey

When a Danish study came out in May 2014 concluding that regular, long-term use of certain PPIs was linked to greater risk of developing esophageal cancer, the use of this popular acid-blocking medication was put into question. It was an alarming argument, but it’s not one you should give too much credence. The authors of the study were unable to control for significant risk factors for the development of esophageal cancer such as alcohol consumption. Nor were other lifestyle considerations, such as smoking or dietary habits, taken into consideration. [2017] - Jonathan Aviv

Phoning is more personal and is actually less time-consuming than reading an e-mail. And, if it is a delicate or legal matter, you are not leaving an e-mail trail. [2009] - Leil Lowndes