Month: July 2008

  • It's the little things that matter

    At the recent NASFAA conference, I was wandering around Epcot after sessions one day, and noticed this in the International Gateway: This is on the side of a bridge at the France pavilion facing the boat dock. Maybe 1 in 100 visitors to Epcot will actually see the side of the bridge from this angle,…

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  • FDIC Insurance Covers $100K. Who has more than that in cash? You do.

    An important note for you. If your employer has a payroll account at a bank that exceeds $100,000 in cash, anything over the $100,000 is at risk if the bank that manages your payroll pulls an IndyMac and goes broke. Ask your employer today if there’s a backup plan to ensure that payroll funds are…

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  • What if the FDIC fails?

    Here’s a scary thought. According to the Wall Street Journal and CNN, the failure of IndyMac, the second largest federally insured financial institution ever to fail, will cost FDIC approximately 10% of its insurance fund. FDIC is the backstop, the guarantee to depositors at banks that there will not be a repeat of the Great…

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  • How podcasting is changing the world

    A Jolt at Podcasters Across Borders 2008: Did you enjoy this blog post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other great articles from the source at www.ChristopherSPenn.com

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  • Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Fridays

    Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Fridays Friday is about protection. Protection, in the traditional sense, is the mental state of actively burning away all of the negative influences you’re aware of in your life. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short…

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  • Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Thursdays

    Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Thursdays Thursday is about mental focus. Correct thought, in the traditional sense, means thinking clearly, unimpeded by runaway distractions of every kind. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short movie clip, song, or personal saying that…

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  • Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Wednesdays

    Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Wednesdays Wednesday is about communication. Correct communication, in the traditional sense, means speaking with purpose. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short movie clip, song, or personal saying that emphasizes ways of communicating effectively, powerfully, and…

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  • Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Tuesdays

    Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Tuesdays Tuesday is all about action. Correct action, in the traditional sense, means doing things with purpose. Clear your mind if your schedule permits, and grab your media library. Indulge in a short movie clip, song, or personal saying that emphasizes decisive action and reaching…

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  • Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Mondays

    Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences : Mondays Monday is the traditional start of the work week. It’s a great day to reboot, a great day to start fresh. If your schedule permits it, start off each Monday with a brief meditation session. Bear in mind meditation doesn’t need to be sitting…

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  • Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences

    Five Step Method of Protecting Yourself From Negative Influences There’s a lot of chaos and negativity in the world; a quick glance at the evening news is practically enough to send anyone to the psychiatrist. Negative energy, negative thinking, can sap you of your energy and torpedo your motivation. There is, however, a proven five…

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