10 Characteristics of a Self-Disciplined Achiever

Nancy B. Alston

Behind every great achiever is another great achiever who has served as Mentor. In order to achieve the same results the “disciple” must get to know the achiever’s thinking, his attitudes and actions well enough to duplicate them. Role models provide the inspiration, style, example, and strategy for successful accomplishment. […]

Harmonization of Traditional and New Accounting Theory

Nancy B. Alston

The Introduction Accounting theory has gone through rapid changes and innovations in recent years. These changes have been categorized as new accounting theory. These innovations and new theories go against and differ from the traditional theory of accounting. There are gaps in the way that varying companies account for their […]

Tree Trimming – Is Your Tree Diseased?

Nancy B. Alston

Despite your vigilance, the tell-tale signs are there: your tree is filled with dead limbs, hasn’t developed buds despite the fact that it’s late spring and looks a bit, well, dead. Before you call your local landscaper to tear down the tree, put down the phone and take a closer […]

The Theory Of Learned Incompetence

Nancy B. Alston

Just after college I spent two long, brutal years slaving away in the pits of the Los Angeles entertainment industry. I discovered a lot in my time in LA. I discovered that I wasn’t cut out for 100 hour work weeks. I discovered that too much sunshine is as bad […]