Slope of Hope Blog Posts

Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.

Youth Is No Longer Wasted On The Young

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There was a time not all that long ago when I was growing up. I would hear the phrase, “Youth is wasted on the young.” from a variety of adults whether family or others. Today that phrase just doesn’t fit as well as it once did.

“Youth” today is being enjoyed far longer, and by even more adults than ever before. The issue today is far too many are not taking advantage of probably the greatest opportunity for wealth creation, business formation, or just about anything else. (more…)

A Moving Post To Move By

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As many of you know I’m in the process of moving to my new residence. With all the wonders that entails (yes, sarcasm is present there) I thought a post I wrote earlier this year would be fitting for it garnered a lot of attention with so many lining up to tell me I should just “Move on! Well, I have. It also seems – so has the Fed. Although quite possibly breaking the “lease” everyone thought was iron clad. Moving words, moving statements, moving markets. One has to wonder:  “What’s the next move? Or, better yet: ” Whose move is it?” – Mark St. Cyr (more…)

The Double Edged Sword Of Double Speak

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Life is complicated. Yet, we all know it’s pretty simple. Or, it’s as complicated as you make it. Am I trying to be coy? Well yes, and no. Alright I’ll stop, so I can continue.

The above is to express a point. I can always be right (on the question of life) if you try to tell me I was wrong or, vice versa. Even if you use my own words as proof. I’ve covered all my bases. Same with trying to be funny or, continuing or stopping. What ever you say I did or didn’t say, I can quite easily change or, pick whatever definition suits me as to what I meant. I’m covered. (more…)

What Happens Next Is Meaningful For Apple

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Monday will not only be an interesting day as to see what Apple® is going to roll out at its annual 0608-appleWorld Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC). It could be one of the most significant days in its post Job’s history.

Unlike politics there comes a point where you can no longer lay blame or receive continued praise based on the length of coat-tail left from your predecessor. In business there’s a moment where everyone including you understand – It real is your baby now. (more…)