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Monthly Archives: November 2009
How to Make Some Smart Ass Decisions
We all make awful decisions from time to time. Some people make awful decision more frequently then just “from time to time.” But have you ever thought about why you make the decisions you do and what goes into the … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Humor: Rain on My Parade – Please!
(Note: This is a repost of some Thanksgiving humor I wrote a couple of years ago – enjoy!) Thanksgiving Day is approaching here in the U.S., and that means that on a very cold Thursday morning thousands of people will … Continue reading
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When Common Sense and Customer Service Collide
Do you know what, “smack yourself in the head because it is so unbelievably idiotic customer service,” is? Probably, but in case you don’t (and to read some ideas on how to fix it) keep reading… I was at Barnes … Continue reading
Compliments: Take ‘Em Like a Man!
A couple of days ago I wrote a post on The Immense Power of an Unsolicited Compliment. My friend Terry Ryan pointed me to a post he made on his blog a while ago on the converse: Always Accept Compliments. … Continue reading
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In Defense of TSA’s Rudeness
You know what grinds my gears? People who are too selfish to follow simple rules designed to make everyone’s life easier. At many airports now, they have multiple security check-lines. One is for the “Expert Traveler.” The sign at the … Continue reading
The Immense Power of an Unsolicited Compliment
A couple of days ago an old friend sent me this email: “I had to email you and tell you that I am loving your blogs. I really hope that you’re doing well and that the Motivational SmartAss is paying … Continue reading
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NetFlix Stupidity, Part 2 (Being Outwitted by an Envelope)
Last week I wrote about how my experience with NetFlix could teach us all lessons we about letting go. Turns out, there is a part two to that story… As I mentioned in that post, I had Disc 3 of … Continue reading
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Business Lessons From People Who Stab Themselves
Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid… I came across this story recently about a man who couldn’t go to work at Blockbuster because he said he was stabbed. Sounds fair, right? … Continue reading
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The Best Revenge is Good Living (Them Damned Yankees…)
It’s easy to hate. It’s easy to get angry. And occasionally, in the right context, it can be a little fun. But at the end of the day, nothing works as well as letting go and living well… Here’s a … Continue reading
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Lessons From Losing the World Series
Do you give up too soon? On your sports team? On yourself? Sadly, I learned last night that many people do… The Philadelphia Phillies lost the World Series last night to the New York Yankees. It was a sad day … Continue reading
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