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Effect of Thought on Circumstances

http://jamesallen.wwwhubs.com/think.htm A man's mind may be likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild; but whether cultivated or neglected, it must, and will,  bring forth . If no useful seeds are  put  into it, then an abundance of useless weed seeds will  fall  therein, and will continue to produce their kind. Just as a gardener cultivates his plot, keeping it free from weeds, and growing the flowers and fruits which he requires, so may a man tend the garden of his mind, weeding out all the wrong, useless, and impure thoughts, and cultivating toward perfection the flowers and fruits of right, useful, and pure thoughts, By pursuing this process, a man sooner or later discovers that he is the master gardener of his soul, the director of his life. He also reveals, within himself, the laws of thought, and understands with ever-increasing accuracy, how the thought forces and mind elements operate in the shaping of his character, circum

Rama Prasad Goenka: ‘Bhadralok’ who took risks

http://entrepreneurindia.in/people/specials/rama-prasad-goenka-bhadralok-who-took-risks/19759/ Iconic industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka, who passed away in April, went on to become India's 'Takeover Tycoon' By Sudipta Datta   |   27 May 2013 He may have retired from corporate life in the early ’90s. But Rama Prasad Goenka’s appearance, increasingly rare due to failing health, at any business meet would ensure a full house. Almost always attired in that typical Bengali  dhuti-punjabi , he was the one to turn to when Bengal’s despairing industrialists needed advice. Committed to Bengal till the end—his family, like BK Birla’s and BM Khaitan’s, did not leave Calcutta when industrialists exited in hordes during the stormy ’70s—he would always extol the values of doing business in the east. Goenka passed away on April 14, 2013 after a prolonged illness. He was 83 years old. Better known as RP Goenka or simply Rama  babu , he was born in Calcutta in 1930. The Goen

Shape up or ship out: Paul Polman's business mantra

 Polman cautions that while businesses would go through troughs as their new models find their feet, it is important for leaders to focus on the long-term instead of succumbing to quick fixes to protect shareholder interest. Read more at:  http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/shapeor-ship-out-paul-polmans-business-mantra_981107.html?utm_source=ref_article In an environment where recession and revolution seem to be moving together the top boss at the world's largest consumer company, Unilever, says the secret to staying in business is simple; shape up or ship out. Paul Polman's business mantra It's a fast moving world. Only those businesses that can keep up with the pace of change will reach the finish line, according to Unilever CEO Paul Polman, who believes the current socio-economic and geopolitical events this generation is witnessing will have widespread ramifications. It will include the shifting of power from the west to the east and the en

Top 10 Analytics Courses in India

http://analyticsindiamag.com/top-6-analytics-courses-in-india/ The demand for trained analytics professionals has witnessed a massive growth in recent years. The dearth of skilled manpower can be overcome with serious intervention at the education level and imparting training on specific Analytical and statistical tools. This goes to say that training in Analytics is of foremost importance to match the ever growing demand and dearth in supply. Yet, there is a severe dearth of good training programs in the field. In this article, Analytics India Magazine investigates nine courses on Analytics being offered by premier institutes of India. Certificate Programme in Business Analytics – ISB, Hyderabad ISB is offering a one year Certification in Business Analytics with an aim to create Next generation Data Management Scientists. The programme is designed on a schedule that minimizes disruption of work and personal pursuits. The program is a combination of classroom and Technology

SAS® Analytics Analytics delivering greater insight

http://www.sas.com/technologies/analytics/ SAS Analytics provide an integrated environment for predictive and descriptive modeling, data mining, text analytics, forecasting, optimization, simulation, experimental design and more. From dynamic visualization to predictive modeling, model deployment and process optimization, SAS provides a range of techniques and processes for the collection, classification, analysis and interpretation of data to reveal patterns, anomalies, key variables and relationships, leading ultimately to new insights and better answers faster. Visit the  Business Analytics Knowledge Exchange  to learn more about the power and potential of advanced analytics. Small and midsize organizations face many of the same business challenges as their larger counterparts. Learn more about  SAS' analytical solutions for small and midsize business .

Google Analytics Dashboards for Quick Insights

http://analytics.blogspot.in/2013/12/google-analytics-dashboards-for-quick.html The following is a guest post by Benjamin Mangold, Director of Digital & Analytics at  Loves Data , a Google Analytics Certified Partner. Creating custom  Google Analytics Dashboards  is a great way to monitor performance and get quick insights into the success of key aspects of your websites and mobile apps. You can create dashboards to meet your particular needs, from understanding marketing campaign performances, to content engagement levels, and even trends relating to goal conversions and e-commerce transactions. Sample custom dashboard (click for full-size image) The dashboards you create will depend on who is going to use them. You will want the dashboard used by your marketing manager to be different to the dashboard that is seen by your technical team - and different again for your CEO. You should always tie dashboards to the types of questions the particular person or stakehold