Archive for March, 2008

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How Much is Your Time Worth?

Conventional thinking:  I can save a significant amount of money by doing things myself.
Contrarian thinking:  My time is worth money and I know what my hourly rate is.   I will account for my time and hourly rate when deciding to do something myself.
Every “do it yourself” decision should account not only for the material cost […]

Popularity: 48% [?]

23Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
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Enjoy Life Now

Conventional thinking:  If I work very hard for 20-30 years and accumulate a lot of money some day I will be able to relax and enjoy life.
Contrarian thinking:  Why wait 20-30 years if I can enjoy life now?
There is a great fable about an American businessman who was taking a vacation in a small village […]

Popularity: 50% [?]

17Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
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Lose Control

Conventional thinking:  I must always be in control.  I must keep a tight grip on everything in my life in order to be successful.
Contrarian thinking:  Losing control will help you relax, may boost your creativity, and will do wonders for human relations.
If you have an A-type personality it may be difficult for you to let […]

Popularity: 47% [?]

11Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
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The Customer is Sometimes Right

Conventional thinking:  The customer is always right.
Contrarian thinking:  The 20% of customers that are responsible for 80% of your revenues have the right to be demanding and you should get out of your way to accommodate their needs.  The other 80% of your customers who are responsible for 20% of your revenues are not worth […]

Popularity: 52% [?]

5Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued