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The Birth of Diddy: Sean Combs Makes His World Debut
Born on the dangerous streets of Harlem and exposed to violence at an early age, the odds were stacked against Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy, from day one. Nobody believed he would amount to much, let alone go on to become one of the most successful and well-known musicians, producers and entrepreneurs of our time.

Lesson #2: Play To Win
“I came in to win,” says Combs. “This is why I stay up late while other people are sleeping; this is why I don’t go out to the Hamptons.”
Lesson #2: “Great companies are built by people who never stop thinking about ways to improve the business.”
Marriott was born into a household poor enough to know that success is never final. No matter how hard he worked, or how much he wanted something to work, the only thing Marriott could be assured of was that change was going to come. To that end, Marriott learned early on how to use that change to his advantage. He did it by focusing on innovation.

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Good Choices
Brandon Silveria tells his story in a pamphlet published by the Century Council (1310 G Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005-3000 [202/637-0077] www.centurycouncil.org). He says, “My life before: I had a job, a car, a girlfriend…and after: one bad decision.
A Million Dollar Investment
The following question was submitted to "Ask Donald Trump" by a Trump University member. Question: On what would you spend a million dollars with today’s economy?

Federal Minimum Wage Increase
REMINDER: On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will be increased to $7.25 per hour from the current level of $6.55, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How to Have Automatic Persistence
The Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence In your journey from your home in California to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., you already have the direction you need and are taking proper action as you start the drive. Still, without persistence, you won't make it. After all, it's a long drive, and very real and valid obstacles can keep you from getting there. But if you really want to get there, if it is a Core Desire, you will do what is necessary.
How to Take Proper Action
The Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Without proper action, you can't obtain your Core Desires. A Latin proverb says, "If there is no wind, row." I add, "Row with both oars, but first untie the boat from the dock." The Conquering Force is the power that causes you to take the proper steps, no matter what the risk or how many obstacles you encounter.
How to Find Direction
The Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Still, a Core Desire by itself won't get you where you want to go. If you live in California and want to drive to Washington, D.C., you may have a great desire, but you still need direction.
Got More Answers Than Questions?
Most people are far too busy trying to preserve their ego (and the opinions which prop it up) to step back and seek out a deeper understanding and broader perspective. Are you one of those people? Maybe you need to step back a little and begin to ask more questions. Search for new answers and lessen the chances of encountering problems that resurface time and time again.

Fear is Making it Even Harder to Sell Insurance
As if selling insurance hasn’t always been a challenge you can thank our friends in Washington D.C. for making it even harder. Yep, thanks to the government’s failure to sound the alarm before it became a crisis, and ineptitude dealing with the crisis once it hit Uncle Sam has created a very special new client for you. Your new potential clients are scared to death and guard their wallet like a junk yard dog.

How can I turn my company's operations into a competitive advantage?
Network Member Question How can I turn my company's operations into a competitive advantage? and What are the best ways to run my supply chains? Ramesh Malani L'Entrepreneur En Residence at Foundation Washington D.C.

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Picking the Right Franchise
Dan Rowe lends some advice to the readers of the Washington Business Journal on the booming franchising industry.

Bill Gates House
There are certain perks that come along with being a multi-billionaire, and no one would know that better than Bill Gates. Worth an estimated $53 billion, there is little that this entrepreneur and Microsoft co-founder could not afford. But, more than any of his other purchases, it is something that was seven years in the making that continues to peak the public’s curiosity. Situated on a 5.15 acre lot overlooking Lake Washington in Medina, Washington, Bill Gates’ house is 50,000 square feet of high-tech innovation and design.

Recognizing Genius: Rubber Bands and Dresser Drawers
Gene Weingarten has an interesting anecdote in the weekend Washington Post on how violinist Joshua Bell's parents recognized his talent at the very young age of 4:
References
Local Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia and Subsaharan Africa: Networks and Linkages to the Global Economy, By: Deborah Bräutigam, School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC
How can I turn my company's operations into a competitive advantage?
Network Member Question How can I turn my company's operations into a competitive advantage? and What are the best ways to run my supply chains? Ramesh Malani L'Entrepreneur En Residence at Foundation Washington D.C.
Even George Washington Almost Got Canned Once
Did you know that in 1777, there was an effort to force George Washington to retire from the military service? I didn't -- until I took a look at Mark McNeilly's George Washington and the Art of Business: Leadership Principles of America's First Commander-in-Chief.

A Capitol Trip
I do hope you take your entrepreneurial self to Washington and when you do you’ll notice that the literal distance between the congressional offices and the congressional library is only a few hundred yards.

How To Connect Your Business With Your Local Community
Building a strong connection with the community is vital to the success of new small businesses. Here are some of the methods I used when I opened my tea shop in Coupeville on Washington State's Whidbey Island.
Don't Raise The Debt Ceiling, Ever
Regardless of the wheeling and dealing that's been going on for weeks in the hallowed halls of Washington, there is no good reason to raise the federal government's debt ceiling. Ever....
Taking Your Business' Marketing In Your Own Hands – and Winning
At a time when Washington and Wall Street seem to have little or no connection with Main Street Wall Street seems to do fine no matter how much of the rest of the country is suffering, but it’s the rest of the country that matters when it comes to growing the economy. It’s more important than ever for you to reach your target market and build a bridge between you and your customers. While those around you are trying to figure out what to do, or are looking at Washington or Wall Street for answers, you can take your business’s marketing matters in your own hands – and soar!
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