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Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business

Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business

Ten strategies that have been proven to work for virtually anyone, in business and in life.

2007

Stories

Barry Maher

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Aug 12

The universe Explained — No Charge

In keeping with the less-than-obvious educational mandate of the Slightly Off-Kilter column, I thought it might be helpful if I dedicated a…

The universe Explained — No Charge

Barry Maher

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Jun 25

I Just Might Be the Rightful King of Ireland

By Barry Maher

I Just Might Be the Rightful King of Ireland

Barry Maher

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Jun 22

My Life of Crime

By Barry Maher

My Life of Crime

Barry Maher

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Jun 10

The Rose and I: Dying with Bette

We’ve all heard about people who suffer for their art. Normally, that doesn’t apply to me. As an overpaid speaker, I talk for a living…

The Rose and I: Dying with Bette

Barry Maher

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May 28

Toddlin’ in Chicago: Government Overreach, Circa 1972

Chicago, I’d heard, was a toddlin’ town. In fact, I’d heard it repeatedly from a woman in the seat behind me on the bus from South Bend…

Toddlin’ in Chicago:
Government Overreach, Circa 1972

Barry Maher

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May 14

My All-Time Favorite Neighbor

When Rosie and I were buying our place in Santa Barbara, the owner, Bob Ohman — right before leaving with most of our money — assured us…

My All-Time Favorite Neighbor

Barry Maher

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Apr 17

A Few Remedial Crime Tips

Cape Coral, Florida. Two criminal masterminds broke into an empty arcade. In the lady’s room, they tediously cut through two levels of…

A Few Remedial Crime Tips

Barry Maher

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Apr 2

A Narrow Escape from Career Hell

By Barry Maher

A Narrow Escape from Career Hell

Barry Maher

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Mar 19

Dying and Living with the Perils of Chowder

Most people are terrified of public speaking, but it’s seldom life-threatening. It’s not like the audience might turn on you and strangle…

Dying and Living with the Perils of Chowder

Barry Maher

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Mar 5

Mr. Marvelous Is Not His Real Name

AS a professional speaker, I meet a lot of self-help gurus, some of whom are only too happy to work on my various character flaws. No…

Mr. Marvelous Is Not His Real Name

Barry Maher

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