Monthly Archives: July 2009

Frugal Norway is Thriving.

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Matt

I heard an interesting story on NPR this morning about the country of Norway and how they are bucking the trends of most countries during these difficult financial times.  Apparently they have a $400 billion fund from oil and gas … Continue reading →

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Bank CEO gets a standing ovation – what a contrast…

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Matt

While in Los Angeles during May of this year I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Muhammad Yunus speak, visionary founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.  He is probably the only … Continue reading →

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Think Big, Stay Focused, and Never, Never, Quit!

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Matt

Back in the late 1990s I had the opportunity to hear Jim Collins speak at a conference in Chicago.  During Jim’s presentation he referred to a section from his first blockbuster book – Built to Last called BHAGS (Big Hairy … Continue reading →

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