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Vol. 480 / Content

Hard Goals

Vol. 480

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2011 CommonWealth Happiness Survey

Making Wellness Prevail

Some cities with the conditions most conducive to well-being give their mayors mediocre ratings, while those in less favorable areas are the most content. What do local leaders need to do to achieve a hike in happiness?

Survey

2011 Local Leader Approval Survey

Big Names See Their Stars Fall

Just having a recognizable name no longer guarantees political popularity. As this year's Local Leader Approval Survey reveals, the secret to success is balancing the public's aspirations with sustainable local development.

Industry

Blinds Maker Embraces Independence

Paper Fabric Enterprises

Taiwan's biggest blinds maker Paper Fabric had enough of being jerked around by big buyers. So it decided to develop its own brand and distribution network. How has the bold strategy worked?

Insight

Google Engineer Andy Cheng

Charting Out Taiwan's 'Google Maps'

How did a guy like Andy Cheng, who failed his junior high school English class, turn it all around at Google and even go on to develop the Taiwanese version of Google Maps?

Insight

Taking a Shot at the Dream

NBA Player Jeremy Lin

As an Asian American and a Harvard grad, Jeremy Lin is a rare exception in the NBA, drawing attention and winning a big fan base, even though he's still a rookie. How does he deal with the huge expectations?

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High Hurdles, Big Payoffs

Hard Goals

When you're at your lowest point, you have to look to the stars. The tougher the goal, the more likely it is to unleash your true potential. More than a few success stories start with daunting tasks that compel performance under pressure.