Posts Tagged ‘true stories’
Don’t be afraid of your money
October 17th, 2009
You know you’re one of the recognized experts in your field when a) you’re being booked by everyone from the morning news shows to CNN’s Larry King
But if you think Orman was born with a gift for understanding and overcoming financial chaos, think again. Orman’s earliest relationship with money wasn’t built on know-how, but on fear.
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Make an unforgettable impression
October 10th, 2009
Twenty-four/seven media and the desperate need to fill airtime have spawned a new type of celebrity: people who are famous just for being famous. These pseudo-stars don’t have any discernible talent other than the ability to get attention, usually for being obnoxious. They never seem to think beyond how much play they can get for the next sound bite—which was evident when the Today show’s Al Roker
Despite evidence to the contrary, though, it is possible to touch lives in a positive way, to be remembered for something other than acting like a jerk. Ernie Harris was a perfect example.
Let your dreams take flight
October 3rd, 2009
My parents were always self-employed, so I grew up in an entrepreneurial environment. To me, working for a corporation meant one thing—conformity. So when I took a job in corporate communications for a large association, I tacked two things to my cubicle wall as a reminder to stay true to myself: One was a photograph of 1950s film star James Dean
Larry Walters wasn’t a famous movie star like Dean. He was just a 33-year-old truck driver living in San Pedro, Calif., and if not for Fulghum