Forbes: Why Trump's Budget Cuts Should Be Even Bigger

By SIMON CONSTABLE
President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget is causing a consternation among the chattering classes. Why? It's because he has cut funding for a slew of domestic programs. That reaction is understandable if for no other reason than change is hard. Read more here.

U.S. News: 5 Things That Worry Wall Street Experts

By SIMON CONSTABLE 

One perennial truth about people who work on Wall Street is they worry a lot, and the only thing that changes is whatever is worrying them. Here's what's currently keeping some seasoned finance veterans awake at night. Read more here.

Forbes: Time To Drop "Thought Leader" From Your Resume

By SIMON CONSTABLE

The term "thought leader" has spread through the business world like some un-killable virus wrecking the careers of the innocent and guilty alike. It's time to put an end to this scourge.

If you have considered adding the term to you CV/resume, or your LinkedIn profile, just don't.

Really, don't. If you already use the term, eliminate it the moment you finish reading this column. Read more here.

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U.S. News: South Africa Still Hurting From Turmoil

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Don't count on South Africa's economy to get any better as long as the politics remain in flux.

But there is some good news. Once the problems in government settle down there could be some big money to be made. Read more here.

Forbes: America's Military Paranormal Science And What You Can Learn From It

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Annie Jacobsen is back with a new tome that should entice anyone who doesn't mind thinking outside the box; or as referenced in her book, as if there is no box.

It's the recently published Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis. Not only is it a well researched and fascinating tale, but there are some lessons for anyone wanting to truly break the mold in business. Read more here. 

Forbes: Why Big Adventure Doesn't Need To Cost A Small Fortune

By SIMON CONSTABLE
As you head off for a summer vacation, there's something key to remember. A big adventure doesn't have to cost a small fortune. In fact, quite the opposite. On top of that, taking a break in an unconventional way will help open your mind to new ideas. Ultimately, that will change the way you do business for the better. Read more here.

WSJ: In Commodity Investing, Currencies Call the Tune

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Investors who want to make money trading commodities would do well to become experts in forecasting currencies.

That’s because changes in the value of the U.S. dollar tend to be accompanied by movements in the opposite direction in the prices for most of the materials and foodstuffs traded on global markets. For instance, from September 2012 through February 2016, commodities prices on average halved while the value of the dollar surged. Read more here.

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