September Song: Least Complicated
Artist: Indigo Girls [more]

Editor's Note: I don't know much about Endeavor but this description really strikes me. The second paragraph under the "Why" is particularly poignant. I've worked with young (would be) entrepreneurs in places like Kenya and El Salvador and it's true. That is, in countries where democracy is nominal and wealth is concentrated among few, the sense of hopelessness is real. I will look more closely into Endeavor and hope you will too. [more]

Alcoholics Anonymous: Big Book [more]

It seems unfair that in America, those with the least ability to pay in fact pay more than those with sufficient means.  This is because our risk and reward system makes it easy for those serving the poor to charge more and unregulated.  This extra charge has become excessive.  It always creates a business opportunity for fair minded entrepreneurs. [more]

An excerpt from Marianne Williamson’s poem - Our Deepest Fear [more]

The free enterprise system, like its consumers, seems now too focused on financial products and not focused enough on “making and trading”.  We are in danger of becoming insatiable gamblers.  [more]

By Jon Gertner Published: The New York Times on March 9, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/magazine/09metrics-t.html

August Song: Liberte Frites
Artist: Kevin McCarthy [more]

Editor's Note: Smile Train is a significant breakthrough in the non-profit world. It was also a place we sent one of our first donations as a foundation. Still, I didn't know the story told here - it's inspiring and typifies the end game I seek in our work. That is, to support charities who develop good business disciplines so that they can do more good. [more]

Dumbo the Flying Elephant
by Disney Book Club [more]