I Do Not Choose to be a Common Man
By Tom Langel, S.E.C
Posted in S.E.C. President's Message, Spring 2009 on 5 Spring 2009
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It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence, the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.

Catapulting Your Effectiveness as a Leader
By Tom Langel, S.E.C
Posted in S.E.C. President's Message, Winter 2009 on 6 Winter 2009
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For many, many (perhaps too many) months, we watched the presidential campaign unfold into an election that will secure its place in the history books. In perspective, my appointment as President of the Society of Exchange Counselors seems totally unremarkable. However, this year we will be swimming in uncharted waters. The economic climate and multifaceted challenges that our industry will face during this year of unrest may elude even the savviest of financial forecast analysts. Any great explorer will tell us that the unmarked territory has the greatest potential to harvest tremendous yields.

Trade Tracker: How Much is Your Time Worth?
By S.E.C. Observer
Posted in Society News Briefs, Winter 2009 on 6 Winter 2009
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The S.E.C. Education Foundation is pleased to announce that “Trade Tracker: How Much is Your Time Worth?” will be presented by Tom Langel, S.E.C., in Carefree, Arizona, January 25, 2009.

Invest in the West - Montana Beckons
By Tom Langel, S.E.C
Posted in Feature Articles, Spring 2005 on 17 Spring 2005
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Astute investors are those who see the trend before others know what to look for…and astute investors know now is the time to begin thinking about Montana as a place to invest!
Just look at this recent article: http://www.bozemanchronicle.com/articles/2005/01/17/news/02strong.txt
Bozeman was recently in the bidding along with 573 other Micro economies vying for the title to be [...]

An 80% Discount?
By Tom Langel, S.E.C
Posted in Autumn 2002, Formulas and Strategies on 14 Autumn 2002
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Buy virtually anything at a “20% to 80% discount”???
Looking for a creative idea for a business client? Try this techno-twist on an old formula:
Through a new and innovative software technology developed called: “Market Maker,” your business can now use its services or products as a median to purchase other services and products they would ordinarily [...]