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30th Anniversary of the Best Business Book Ever

What's the Best Business Book Ever?

Surprise, It's a Novel: A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford

When I read this book, I was young and impressionable, working in a showroom at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. I had dreams of starting my own business, but didn't know how.

Emma Harte was a poor uneducated servant girl who was left pregnant at 15. Despite the odds against her, she became a billionaire business owner. Her story inspired me to take risks in my own life and go for my dreams despite the obstacles.

I know it's not the typical business book in everybody's library, but the Emma's story is so captivating that I put it on the top of my business book list.

I celebrate the 30th anniversary of a rich tale that inspired me and countless women to live their passionate lives and do it bravely.

Tribute to Jim Rohn

Me and Jim Rohn at Women's Small Business Expo in 2005

Jim Rohn, America's Business Philosopher, died on December 5, 2009. I had him as my keynote speaker at Women's Small Business Expo in 2005.


He was wise, funny, and full of amazing knowledge. The women business owners hung on his every word and couldn't wait to get their books signed and have their photos taken with him.

His teachings have had a huge impact on my life and I wanted to share some of my favorite quotes from Jim Rohn:

“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”  

“If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”  

“Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.”

Jim Rohn inspired so many people and I was honored to have him speak at Women's Small Business Expo. He will be deeply missed.

Please share your thoughts and comments.

 

Sponsors Support Tiger Woods to the Tune of $100 Million Dollars

Tiger Woods’ sponsors lined up to back him yesterday after the golfer’s admission that he had committed “transgressions” against his wife, Elin Nordegren and his family.

Sponsors Include Nike, Gatorade and Gillette

Major brands including Nike, Gillette and Gatorade said that their sponsorship deals, which net Woods about $100 million a year, remained unchanged. Gillette said that it had no plans to change its marketing program.

Gillette is experienced at dealing with the blushes of its spokesmen. In 2004 the men’s grooming brand signed David Beckham to a three-year sponsorship deal just days after stories about the footballer’s alleged affair with his personal assistant Rebecca Loos. Yesterday TLC Laser Eye Centers and NetJets, a private jet hire company, also said that they continued to support Woods.