by @leawivb | Mar 21, 2010 | accomplish, Advice, Altruism, Giver, Helping Youth, Insider Insight, Inspiration, Interview, Leader, Learning, mentor, Nepal, nonprofit, NYOF, Olga Murray, Opportunity, Overcoming, Service Work, Social Justice, Success, Working Hard
A few days ago I had the good fortune of doing a Q & A with Olga Murray. Soon before her retirement from practicing law in San Francisco she was trekking the Himalayan Mountains when she broke her leg. A local porter carried her for days, which significantly...
by @leawivb | Mar 15, 2010 | accomplish, Advice, earnings, Insider Insight, Opportunity, Sales, Staying In, Success, Vertical, work, Working Hard
In high school I was fortunate enough to earn the opportunity to work at a respected insurance agency. While there I set records in scheduling financial and insurance review appointments—enabling the agent to reevaluate client needs and make more sales. Here’s how I...
by @leawivb | Mar 8, 2010 | accomplish, Advice, Audio, Getting In, Insider Insight, Inspiration, Interview, Success
Yesterday I caught up with Dr. Michael Rokeach at California Pacific Medical Center where he works as an emergency room doctor, director of medical transport, and chief of staff–when he is not busy being president of the San Francisco Medical Society. After...
by @leawivb | Mar 8, 2010 | Advice, Fair Use, Success
In class the other day we reviewed fair use. Its interpretation to the internet is quickly evolving, but I want to communicate some basic points because many bloggers in particular do not realize that they violate its provisions. Note: this post is not intended to be,...
by @leawivb | Mar 4, 2010 | Advice, Insider Insight, Organization, Sensitive Information, Success
Imagine you have built up a lifetime of wealth and money. Your credit is wonderful, you can go and buy any car or house you want, and your house is full of expensive electronics. This is because you’ve been successful in your life.. Now, imagine you have...