The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.
- Andrew Carnegie

There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going - Beverly Sills.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - Walt Disney

We live in a society where everyone wants instant gratification and to get rich quick. Instant gratification and getting rich, however do not happen in the real world. True gratification and wealth acquisition occurs over years of hard work. There are many failures along the way, however each serves as a lesson making the entrepreneurs road stronger and more experienced. Americans are so easily scammed because Americans are lazy and seek to get rich quick.

Most companies dream of $1 million in cash reserves, however Apple's reality is $18 Billion in cash reserves despite no clear spending plan. Many opinions differ as to the path Apple should take with the cash, however for long term growth and superiority, Apple's path may be clear.

NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE! NEVER!!! Take a cab, call a friend, walk, do not drink and drive!

THERE IS NO MAGIC EXERCISE! However if you work out smart and work out consistently, you will see dramatic improvements in your health and fitness. Not everyone's body is the same and not all exercises have an equal effect on the body. Many of these exercises that are better for your body involve multiple muscle groups, assist in burning calories more efficiently and are suitable for a wide variety of people. Following are the top ten most effective exercises for you body.

Nutritionists claim over and over again that soda pop is a key factor in America's obesity epidemic. Soda pop is teeming with sugar and provides hundreds of empty calories that do not make a person feel full. Therefore when you drink your soda, you are still more than capable of eating a full pizza.

Empirical Support

The 20-70-10 principal of differentiation whereby the top 20% are rewarded and promoted, the middle 70% work towards the top 20% and the bottom 10% are cut is a vital part of a successful business. It's no coincidence that the teams with the best players win. The goal of getting the best players on your team must always be one of your paramount goals to ensure the longevity of your business. Just as with any team, the worst players are cut and frequently replaced with better players.

We are trained from birth to not fully express our thoughts, opinions and ideas when they contradict either direct or slightly another persons opinion. "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all", is a common statement that we grow up hearing. This suppression of candor only serves to impede progress on a personal and business level. After all, how can progress be made if everyone is always in agreement. The truth is, it is far more easy to agree with the crowd and tell someone they do not look fat in that dress than it is to tell the truth.

I am often asked many questions each day pertaining to my business and my physical fitness. As our business continues to expand into new markets and regions frequent questions include "How are you able to manage and grow so many community websites?" and "How do you continue to maintain six pack abs?" The answer is the same for both questions and many questions along these lines. HARD WORK!

There Is No Replacement For Hard Work!

Most people erroneously believe that when they are arrested, if the police does not read them their rights, they will be released. THIS IS NOT TRUE AT ALL. However, if the police do not read you your Miranda Rights, the prosecution will not be permitted anything obtained from the questioning by the police. This could severely undermine the prosecution case leading to a dismissal of the charges.

The Miranda Rights