Once a week, read a blog or magazine article that has nothing to do with your industry.

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Those who read Forbes magazine will see my article in the September 12 issue that extolls the virtues of adjustable rate bonds and preferreds.

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For whatever reason, I make an effort to see all the surf films that come out, like Riding Giants and Step Into Liquid, and read every surfing article in Outside Magazine and the like.

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