> Is Jim right? Let's voice our opinion. Will
> someone volunteer to create an internet poll
> on this subject?

my opinion is that everyone can succeed, from
the dali lama to attilla the hun. Let's face it,
a lot of mean s.o.b.s succeed and don't fail.
And a lot of nice guys too. Don't think you can
make a rule. Can't think of his name right now,
but the former navy seal that now writes under the
name of the rogue warrior, has made a fortune
teaching people to be tough in business. Quite
frankly, I think this country needs that. And
Dan Kennedy makes the point that if you don't have
a thick skin you'll never succeed in business.

I think a lot of people think you can succeed in
business without a backbone because they want to
believe it...it sounds nice. But having a back-
bone doesn't mean not having values and ethics.
Look at our new president (gee, isn't it great
to have someone in the oval office who is a good
example?), he stays on course, on message and is
going to do what he came into office, but he's
cordial and civil at the same time.

So, I guess I'm back to what we've always known,
it takes all kinds.....