JD's Message

  • Atlas is Shrugging & Ayn Rand Was A Prophet - Dec 17

    The word politics originates form the Greek word polis, meaning city. In other words, politics is supposed to be the rules of the city. So how is it that our elected officials are only supported by 22 percent of respondents? Read the story from today’s Wall Street Journal. 

  • Doing What You Love Is A Family Affair - Dec 03

    Tattiana Reznick is a 21 year old student at the University of Houston and guess what? She is doing what she loves and loving what she does. No, not going to school, rather baking.

    You see, Tata is the founder and CEO of the School of Lil'Chefs, teaching baking to children.

  • Matter is Not Solid, Time is Not Linear, Death is Not the End - Nov 11

    One might think that this blog is targeted at spiritual seekers, but you would be wrong. What do I mean when I say matter is not solid, time is not linear and death is not the end, and what does this have to do with your life, business and health? If you have the time, confidence, courage and faith to trust me and read this full page, I have a treat for you at the end.

  • Case for Action: Ranks of Under and Unemployed Will Keep Growing - Nov 07

    A year ago I was conducting a leadership workshop at the Iacocca Institute/Lehigh University when unemployment hit just over 6 percent.

  • In Search of the Holy Grail - Nov 03

    In Search of the Holy Grail
    By J.D. Messinger
    A free excerpt from JD’s upcoming book
     
    A Lost Watch, November 1976
    United States Naval Academy

  • You Can Do It! - Nov 03

    I have a secret to share with you...you can do it! Yes, you can. No matter what it is that is stopping you, each person was born with a future, a dream and a purpose and whatever it is that you think is stopping you is merely an illusion. In fact, what you may perceive as a problem or a road block or an unfortunate event, is most likely a blessing in disguise.

  • Nothing Is Too Big To Fail - Oct 05

    It is not the strongest economy, greatest military or the most intelligent that survive but rather the most adaptable. Is America adapting fast enough to survive?

  • Artificially Sustaining Outdated Industrial Models Is Foolish - Oct 05

    More than fifty percent of the vehicle sales in the United States were temporary. How did it happen and why is it over?

  • Energy Is The Life Blood of Economic Development And We Risk Slowly Bleeding To Death - Oct 05

    The spike in energy prices catalyzed the financial crisis and it will happen again if we are not careful. Here’s why.

  • The Essence of Change, Evolution and Innovation - Oct 05

    Are there any theories on evolution and change that can help explain the macro changes we are experiencing around the world? Do these theories shed any light on what we can expect in the future?

  • A Wake Up Call And The Case For Action - Oct 05

    Do you know the truth about how bad the situation in America really is? Read the facts and you will be appalled.