At the End of the 00s, A Personal Lookback

Traditionally, the end of the year is a time for reflection about what you’ve accomplished during the past year and a chance to set goals for the coming year. I don’t often post end-of-year reviews, but since today, December 31, 2009, marks the end of not only the year 2009, but also the end of the first 10 years of the 2000s — the end of the 00s — I wanted to at least say . . . → Read More: At the End of the 00s, A Personal Lookback

12 Great Gift Ideas for 2009

ties

If you want a larger size, choose the Kindle DX ( my review ).      tie or scarf from Mountain and Sackett    Established in 1957, these folks offer some of the best values in handmade ties and scarves. … TRX kettlebell + enter the kettlebell flip video recorder vibram five fingers shopcraft for the soul Apple Macbook Pro Amazon Gift Card If you can’t find anything from the above list of items, then you could always just buy an Amazon Gift Card, and let the recipient buy whatever it is they want.

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Review of Ahead of the Curve, Two Years at Harvard Business School

Thinking of a career change in a down economy? Ever wondered how business leaders are trained? Want to gain insight into the world of movers and shakers?

If so, you might enjoy reading Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School, by Philip Delves Broughton (kindle edition).

Against type, the book depicts a former London journalist’s decision to reinvent himself by trying for a Harvard MBA. While many of his classmates are . . . → Read More: Review of Ahead of the Curve, Two Years at Harvard Business School