Monthly Archives: March 2009

What My Sideburns Have to Do With Your Success – Ding!

I need a haircut. I know, this is not a major life crisis. But it did get me thinking about success and the obstacles we let get in our way. I’ll admit it, I don’t get my hair cut nearly … Continue reading

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Quick Tip on Improvising With Life’s Dings: Keep Your Whining to Yourself!

You know what’s annoying? When Ding Happens to someone you don’t know but happens to be near you, and they feel compelled to complain to you about it. What’s up with that?! Maybe you’re standing next to them in line, … Continue reading

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The Day the Muppets Failed to Deliver on the “Brand Promise”…

(Note: I started writing this article in December, then got distracted, then forgot about it. Which is why I am posting a “Christmas” article in March) A Christmas tradition of mine is to sit down and watch “A Muppet Christmas … Continue reading

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Learning Lessons From Mocking Aquaman

Quick, think of the most mockable superhero you know. Got it? I would bet good money that “Aquaman” came right to mind. I have collected and read comic books for years, and I have seen Aquaman mocked in many ways, … Continue reading

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Want to Be Happy? Do Some Improv Comedy!

From a Scientific American Mind magazine article citing a study at Harvard and Princeton on accelerated thinking and mood: “Results suggested that thinking fast made participants feel more elated, creative, and, to a lesser degree, energetic and powerful. Activities that … Continue reading

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