New Orleans is known for unforgettable dining, intoxicating live music, Old World charm and good time living. It is the birthplace of jazz music, and the food is excellent. My wife and I are looking forward to "fresh" seafood. But we have been warned that the city is one of the "dirtiest" (in all sense of the word) cities in the U.S. .
I will be presenting a research paper at the ASSA conference, which is held annually on the first weekend of the new year. The conference is attended by the top brains in various fields of economics in the world, including those in finance and real estate. In the presence of greatness, one can either feel inspired or intimidated! For me, I attend these conferences with the view that "friends who bring their ideas together can help each other become sharper."
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Proverbs (27:17) reads, "as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." There is a mental sharpness that comes from being with good people. And a meeting of minds can help people see their ideas with new clarity, refine them, and shape them into brilliant insights. This requires discussion partners who can challenge each other and stimulate thought - people who focus on the idea without involving their egos in the discussion; people who know how to attack the thought and not the thinker.
Proverbs (27:17) reads, "as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." There is a mental sharpness that comes from being with good people. And a meeting of minds can help people see their ideas with new clarity, refine them, and shape them into brilliant insights. This requires discussion partners who can challenge each other and stimulate thought - people who focus on the idea without involving their egos in the discussion; people who know how to attack the thought and not the thinker.
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It will not be all work though. We will be arriving one day earlier and departing one day later. So, we have two free days to explore the city. As the city is located in the southern region, the weather will also be warmer than Pennsylvania.
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