Stand apart: a term that is applied more to success than to failure - for good reason. The people who stand apart in the New Economy are not the "same old, same old." Instead of further explaining the meaning of - 'to stand apart, ' it is useful to note the traits of those who stand apart in success: 1. They are usually leaders who do not follow the herd. 2. They make decisions quickly and don't suffer from 'analysis paralysis.' 3. They take calculated risks. 4. They understand that failure is a part of success and don't offer excuses. 5. They are creative when looking at both problems and...