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The “Average of Five” Rule. Does It Work?
29 Aug 2010Yesterday, during the Binghamton University Convocation, I had the privilege of watching Arel Moodie, author and motivational speaker, give a speech to a few thousand incoming freshman on what it takes to be a successful student. One of the concepts he discussed was “the average of 5”, a rule that states that you become the [...]
The Overwhelming Benefits of Vitamin D
In: Diet & Nutrition
19 Aug 2010I’m a firm believer that almost everybody in developed countries have similar gaps in their diet, even people who consume a variety of fresh, whole foods. These gaps are Vitamin D, omega 3s, and probiotics. Each has its own reason for why it’s so difficult to acquire in our daily diet in optimal quantities, but [...]
Lessons From A Successful Entrepreneur
In: Achieving Goals
8 Aug 2010Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of meeting a highly successful entrepreneur who owns half a dozen bars in NYC. I was with a small group of interns from my internship program and we all got the opportunity to ask him questions about his story and how he became successful. I learned a lot [...]
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