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Take Me Out to the Movies

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Published on November 11, 2009, by in LISTS.

It’s perfect movie season. However, I won’t go to a movie if I have a bad feeling about it. Chances, are, it won’t be good and I’ll have remorse about paying to spend time in a human popcorn box. I’m not afraid to trust Rotten Tomatoes for movies. Adam Smith believed that we should maximize everyone’s expertise; this includes movie critics. If all the movie critics in the U.S. like a movie, chances are, I will too. I find that if a movie is above 78%, it will be good and I will like it. If a movie is anywhere between 53% and 77%, the movie is probably good, but has some weird elements that turn off some critics. I use personal judgment when deciding to see this movie. If those weird elements are up my alley, I will enjoy the flick. The weird element in “Where the Wild Things

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Spoonful of Leadership Skills

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Published on November 10, 2009, by in LISTS.

Here are the 11 major attributes of leadership from Napoleon Hill’s book titled “Think and Grow Rich”, which was originally released in the 1930’s. 1. Unwavering courage (self-confidence) 2. Self control (sets a mighty example for one’s followers) 3. Keen sense of justice (critical in gaining the respect of one’s followers) 4. Definiteness of decision (the leader who wavers in his decisions shows that he/she is unsure of himself/herself) 5. Definiteness of plans (must plan work and work plan) 6. Habit of doing more than paid for (doing more than one requires of your followers) 7. Pleasing personality (leadership calls for respect) 8. Sympathy and understanding 9. Mastery of detail 10. Willingness to assume full responsibility (even for the mistakes and shortcomings of one’s followers) 11. Cooperation

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