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Monthly Archives: January 2010
5 Stupid Things You May Not Realize Are Killing Your Productivity
Who doesn’t want to be more productive? If you can get more done in less time, that allows you to…um…well…get more done. And that’s a good thing, because you either move towards your goals faster or have more time to … Continue reading
No One Cares About Your Internal Company Contest!
Do you want customers to do you favors? If so, first you have to earn that right… The other day, I was standing in the Express Lane at what will remain an unnamed supermarket. Let me correct that: I was … Continue reading
Funny Motivation: 5 MORE Great Motivational Songs From 80s Movies
Could you use a little shot of “Motivational Smartassery” now that the holidays are over? If so, you’re in luck! A few weeks ago I posted, 5 Great Motivational Songs From 80’s Movies. Since then, people have pointed out to … Continue reading
Audio Interview: Turning a Whole Bunch of Random Content Into a Great Speech
My friend Mike (of Game Music, Inc. – guess what his company does…?) recently had to give a short, but rather important talk. He started off strong and came up with some good ideas and an overall theme, but then … Continue reading
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The World Wants You to Be Stupid: The Taco Bell Drive-Thru Diet
Note: This is the first in what may become a regular series on the idea that, “The World Wants You to Be Stupid” (TWWYTBS). TWWYTBS will highlight examples where businesses and other groups do things who’s success is based purely … Continue reading
Meaningless Debates About Stupid Things That Don’t Matter Like, “What Side Do You Wear Your Nametag On?”
Pop quiz hotshot: you go to a networking event. When you sign in, you are given a nametag. You peel the label off the back and now you have a choice. You can stick the nametag on the left or … Continue reading
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Funny Motivation: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
For you non-viewers, let’s clear this up right now: Buffy The Vampire Slayer is awesome!! It is one of the best TV shows ever, and I am not ashamed to admit that I love it. This new year’s day, I … Continue reading
Awesome Customer Service at Jury Duty?!
Sometimes you find great service in the most unexpected of places. This week I had to report for jury duty. I had done this once before, so I knew to be prepared for a long, boring day… I arrived at … Continue reading
6 Tips to Dealing With Change Like a Brilliant Smartass
Here is my “way out on a limb” prediction for 2010: Things will change, surprises will occur and a few things (if not many things) will not go as planned. Basically, Ding will happen. Change is inevitable, and yet, even … Continue reading
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