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Golden Rule

By Nino Mihilli • August 15, 2024

Golden Rule

6 Rules

By Nino Mihilli • August 15, 2024

Golden Rule

Your Excuses

By Nino Mihilli • July 2, 2024

Your Excuses

Slow Motion

By Nino Mihilli • June 25, 2024

Slow Motion

One Positive Thought

By Nino Mihilli • June 18, 2024

One Positive Thought

Dear God

By Nino Mihilli • June 11, 2024

Dear God

Mistakes

By Nino Mihilli • June 4, 2024

Mistakes

Storms

By Nino Mihilli • May 28, 2024

Storms

Same Situation

By Nino Mihilli • May 21, 2024

Same Situation

Make It Happen

By Nino Mihilli • May 14, 2024

Make it Happen

JUL

Deutsche Bank Sees US 30-Year Yield Jump on Any Powell Exit

By:

Carter Johnson

The potential ouster of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by President Donald Trump would drive the 30-year Treasury yield higher by more than half a percentage point, according to Deutsche Bank AG strategists.

JUL

Banks Ready Fresh Push Against Tighter US Capital Rules

By:

Katanga Johnson

Wall Street lenders and their lobbyists are descending on the Federal Reserve’s first-of-its kind banking conference Tuesday with a broad ask of the new vice chair for supervision: Steer clear of stricter capital requirements.

JUL

UniCredit Bid for Banco BPM Is Paused for 30 Days by Regulator

By:

Sonia Sirletti

Italy’s market regulator Consob suspended UniCredit SpA’s takeover bid for Banco BPM SpA for 30 days, according to people familiar with the matter.

JUL

Bessent to Attend US-China Talks in Stockholm Next Week

By:

Daniel Flatley

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet his Chinese counterparts in Stockholm next week for their third round of trade talks.

JUL

Seven & i Denies Snubbing Couche-Tard’s $46 Billion Takeover Bid

By:

Koh Yoshida

Seven & i Holdings Co. pushed back against Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s assertions that it refused to engage in meaningful talks over a potential merger, saying that the Canadian suitor didn’t take antitrust concerns seriously enough and doesn’t understand how business is conducted in Japan.

JUL

Mozambique’s Maputo Port Sees Sharp Drop in Volumes After Unrest

By:

Matthew Hill, Antony Sguazzin

Mozambique’s Maputo port suffered a steep drop in shipments during the first half of the year amid trade uncertainties and social unrest, according to the company that runs its operations.

JUL

Russia’s Crude Exports Edge Higher Even as Urals Flows Dwindle

By:

Julian Lee

Shipments of key Baltic and Black Sea grades gave up previous week’s surge

JUL

The Private Equity Boom Is Leaving Midsize Players Behind

By:

Preeti Singh, Laura Benitez

After it emerged from the rubble of Lehman Brothers, Trilantic Capital Partners exemplified the success of private equity’s vast middle market for more than a decade.

JUL

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Network Ops Firm NetBrain

By:

Ryan Gould

Blackstone Inc. is acquiring a majority stake in NetBrain Technologies Inc. in a fresh bet that artificial intelligence will transform the $30 billion network operations solutions market.

JUL

Trump Gets a US Toehold in Congo’s Mines as Peace Deal Nears

By:

William Clowes

The president wants access to massive supplies of raw materials, but obstacles may check the building momentum.

NOV

Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News

By:

Robert Middleton

This dialog with Marcus came out of my admission that I was spending way too much time watching and reading political news every day (often several hours). On the other hand, I felt that watching the monologs from the evening… The post Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

NOV

Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times

By:

Robert Middleton

Dear Reader: This is a conversation between me and my alter ego, Marcus. Marcus embodies all wisdom and has a knack for waking us up to our blindness. I invite you to listen in. Robert: Marcus, I find myself asking,… The post Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

NOV

Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss

By:

Robert Middleton

After the very disappointing (for me) election loss of Kamala Harris and the win of Donald Trump last night, I was feeling some despair. But not being the despairing type, I called on my league of wise counselors, and an… The post Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

AUG

Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause

By:

Robert Middleton

With more than 50 Ordinary Visionary interviews conducted over the past seven months, I’ve learned a few very powerful things: – Visions propel creative action. – Words help to solidify the vision. – Vision, words, and action lead to results.… The post Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

The only Quality that can Conquer Fear

By:

Robert Middleton

As Ordinary Visionaries, we often underestimate the difficulties and challenges we will face when we embark on our journey. At first, our vision may help us feel confident, even invincible. But then we are faced with an action we know… The post The only Quality that can Conquer Fear first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post The only Quality that can Conquer Fear appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction.

By:

Robert Middleton

If you are committed to being an Ordinary Visionary, certain qualities are absolutely necessary. Last week, I wrote about patience as the underlying mindset that will help you stay on track and move forward with calm determination to make a… The post This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction. first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction. appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries

By:

Robert Middleton

What is the great secret of Ordinary Visionaries? Is it purpose, passion, or persistence? Is it knowledge, creativity, or genius? Is it hard work, good luck, or good timing? Well, all of those certainly won’t hurt, but I believe, nothing… The post Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

APR

Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not!

By:

Robert Middleton

Yesterday I went to see Dune Part 2. Fantastic movie and better than Part 1. As I was leaving the auditorium, I made a comment to a man who was walking out with me. I said something rather innocuous, “Wow,… The post Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not! first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not! appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

APR

Do You Love to Give Back?

By:

Robert Middleton

Yesterday evening, my wife and I had dinner with our friends Ann and Peter Young at their home in Ben Lomond. They are both wonderful people who I initially met while walking my dogs in a nearby park during the… The post Do You Love to Give Back? first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Do You Love to Give Back? appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

MAR

I’m in the Optimism Business

By:

Robert Middleton

I watch a lot of political news. Too much, perhaps. And a large proportion of it consists of bashing the other side. There’s a lot of anger, blame, and polarization. Both Republicans and Democrats tend to do that, as I’m… The post I’m in the Optimism Business first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post I’m in the Optimism Business appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

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Golden Rule

6 Rules

Your Excuses

Slow Motion

One Positive Thought

Dear God

Mistakes

Storms

Same Situation

Make It Happen