Although defections during war are commonplace, very few are perpetrated by top government officials. Rudolph Hess was Adolph Hitler's closest confidant, a loyal member of the Nazi Party who had been with Hitler since the beginning. And yet, on May 10th, 1941, Hess commandeered a fighter plane and flew it to Scotland. What makes it even more bizarre is why Hess left Nazi Germany at the height of its power: He wanted to arrange a peace treaty with Great Britain. | Read More →

Venus is the brightest object in the night sky next to our moon, and, because of its luminosity, the planet has been revered by both ancient and modern civilizations. Know as the bright Morningstar, Venus was worshipped as a deity in premodern times. Now, with the advance of new technology, many of the world's brightest minds look to Venus for exploration—and possibly one day for habitation. | Read More →

Successful entrepreneurs need to exhibit a tenacity and a singular belief in their vision in order to thrive. This self-confidence can only take them so far, and when they fail, which will undoubtedly happen, they need to possess resilience in the face of failure. This article focuses on quotes and examples from the lives of some of the most successful entrepreneurs, as they struggled and clawed their way to the top. Using their own words, those who read the article will get a better understanding of what attributes set entrepreneurs apart. | Read More →

Have you ever lashed out for no reason? Well, it's likely that the impulse was spurred on by unconscious thoughts flowing through your mind. Mindfulness meditation involves thinking through those thoughts flowing through your mind. By analyzing the fears and desires that hide just below the surface, you can better understand why you do what you do. | Read More →

Digital marketing, with its ability to be edited instantly, has forced Print Marketing to become more editable. This is where automated printing comes into it. Printing companies now allow small business the ability to create focused print campaigns, tailored to specific geographic regions, and this allows businesses to target the needs of their customers. | Read More →

Customer service managers shape culture, and good ones cultivate daily habits which produce a healthy and productive work environment. This article delves into five key habits to cultivate so that CSMs can create open lines of communication with their employees, which will allow for feedback to drive practical changes. This article follows the thinking of James Clear in Atomic Habits, “Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress.” For those CSMs who want to be better, to build up their team, and to cast vision, this article will point them to helpful strategies. | Read More →