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SpaceX Delivers a Badly Needed Win for the U.S.
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- June 2, 2020
No CommentsI was chatting with my 80-something next door neighbor over the weekend. Fred’s a conservative, no-nonsense ex-marine who lived through World War II and served in Korea. I don’t think we have the same political views, and he’s a lot better with tools than I am. But I’m okay in Fred’s book because we both
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As Clients Scramble to Update Insurance, Don’t Let Them Be Infected by Taxes
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- May 7, 2020
Businesses may have come to a grinding halt during the pandemic. But, the phones of many estate planners and insurance professionals we know have been ringing off the hook. Millions of Americans have suddenly been forced into contemplating the fragility of life; they’re dusting off estate plans and upping their insurance policies like never before.
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Diversifying Our China Risk
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- April 22, 2020
Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu liked to say: “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Great advice and it cuts both ways. Earlier this week, Australia joined the growing ranks of countries planning to investigate China over its handling of the novel coronavirus and its lack of transparency. Like many other countries, Australia wants
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Voices of Reason from Medicine and Finance
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- March 23, 2020
Last week’s post (I’m Not Scared; I’m Pissed) generated more comments than usual. What surprised me more was that almost everyone agreed with me. Trust me, that doesn’t happen often. So, it got me thinking. Maybe I’m not just in the vocal minority this time. Let me share some great thinking with you from medical
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I’m Not Scared; I’m Pissed
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- March 15, 2020
The events of the past two weeks reminded me of a story. One day last fall I went in for my annual physical. The longtime family doctor we loved had recently retired. He sold his practice to a huge medical conglomerate. Let’s call it Medical, Inc. As you can imagine, the level of care and
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Corona Coping: Listen to Your Doctor and Financial Advisor
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- March 1, 2020
One of the great things about my building is that you can network informally with so many smart people from all types of businesses and professions. After a week like we just had, it can be very helpful to get a big-picture global perspective from outside the financial world. The International Medical Crisis Response Alliance
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You Never Know. Lessons from a Zamboni Driver
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- February 23, 2020
Hard to believe, but it was the 40th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice hockey game this weekend. That’s when a team of scrappy American college kids pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Against all odds, they defeated Russia’s undefeated elite professional team in the semifinals of the Lake Placid Olympics
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Wisdom of the Crowd? Not on Super Bowl Sunday
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- February 2, 2020
Whether you’re a hardcore football fun or just a casual observer, chances are you’re going to get sucked into watching the Super Bowl—the world’s most watched sporting event. Even if you don’t know a screen pass from a screen door, you’ll be tempted to make a friendly wager or two with a co-worker, a friend
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Imagine Giving Employees Time Off to Sit and Think
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- January 21, 2020
“Nearly every one of the successful entrepreneurs I work with practices some form of meditation, spiritual practice or quiet thinking time. And the more progressive leaders I’ve encountered tend to pass that philosophy along within their companies and advocate for it.”
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The Power of Content Calendars
- by: Hank Berkowitz
- December 17, 2019
With a little bit of planning, you’ll never lose sleep about “What Am I Going to Write About Next?!?” One simple formula can save you lots of headaches. It’s no secret that credibility marketing is one of the most effective ways to position yourself as an expert in your niche. Research shows it’s one of the best