She changed the country, yes. But did she make it better? That’s the question lurking behind the deluge of commentary following Margaret Thatcher’s death – and in the fascinating parliamentary debate in her honor.
For me, the lesson of all that talk is that it is a very difficult question to answer without caveats and qualifications, and not just for the usual reason, that her policies “divided the nation.” It’s also because the market economy she helped to bring to the U.K. is itself such a many-sided thing.
The market can be miraculous – the greatest vehicle for wealth creation the world has ever known. But it can also wreak havoc – economically and socially. Thatcher gave Britain its first big lesson in both.
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Many people have succeeded in business and in life by simply doing among other things – make as many friends as they can.
The following is a sample of a one week plan on how to win friends. This plan when followed will result to not only making more friends but would guarantee a more pleasant week than what an individual has experienced before. Read the rest of this entry »
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The following are excerpts from Editor Richard C. Chewning, a professor of Ethics in Business. This article, to be released in series is intended to influence or encourage every individual in the business field, as well as those in the government and private practitioners, to seriously consider winning the battle against unscrupulous, immoral, fraudulent and dishonest behavior. Aside from the author’s inputs, additional insights are also provided. Read the rest of this entry »
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Mr. Benjamin J. Stain once wrote in the Wall Street Journal that any person can become a success through change of outlook in life. Read the rest of this entry »
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Experiencing the difficulties of life makes it sometimes difficult to be thankful. It is easier to complain about problems and talk about how unfair life is, instead of announcing good news, relate inspirational stories and the feeling of being so blessed. It is also said that gratitude has the shortest memory. After having received something, what is oftentimes forgotten to say is the magic words, “Thank You”. Read the rest of this entry »
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