US Dollar
The dollar is the most widely used currency in international transactions, and a free-floating currency. It is also the official currency in several countries and the de facto currency in many others -- wikipedia.
Business
Zcash
By request. A privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to send shielded (private) or transparent (public) transactions. Shielded transactions encrypt transaction data and use a zero-knowledge proof circuit to validate transfers without revealing sender, receiver, or amount -- wikipedia.
Black Friday
"the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day that is considered by retailers to mark the beginning of the holiday shopping season" -- merriam-webster.
Ethereum Coin
"Just like Bitcoin (BTC), Ether isn't controlled by any organisation or government and can be used for storing value, making payments, and providing collateral" --by request.
saving money for retirement
Priority request: Practical common sense? Or is it trying to control the future?
The Black Swan, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Impact of the Highly Improbable.
Is the US dollar in the early stages of hyperinflation?
"when a society completely loses confidence in its leadership (government), and in its currency as a means of trading goods/services. This has happened in several somewhat developed economies in recent decades such as Mexico and Brazil."
From Paycheck to Purpose, by Ken Coleman
The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love Book. Priority request: offers a comprehensive guide to discovering your purpose and turning it into a rewarding career.
not mixing work with romance (co-workers and customers)
Priority request.
layoffs
Looking for a way to re-contextualize or know the truth behind the layoffs happening. Can it all just be group Karma? -- request.
Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps
Priority request: A plan to save money, pay off debt, and build wealth. Ramsey claims the plan works every time, but it requires commitment and action.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
"You’ll learn the six universal principles of influence and how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and, just as importantly, how to defend yourself against dishonest influence attempts." By Robert B. Cialdini.
investing in the stock market to increase ones wealth
Priority request.
Whole Foods
Supermarket.
kaizen
Japanese word for "improvement", is a concept referring to business activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the assembly line workers -- wikipedia.