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Three Success Lessons from the Worst Song Ever

It’s Friday, Friday…Gotta get down on Friday… If you pay any attention at all to pop culture, top 40 music, viral videos, or horrible songs, then you have probably heard of Rebecca Black. If you haven’t heard of her, let … Continue reading

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The Mighty Mighty Decision Matrix

Pop quiz hotshot: What is the single most important thing you could be doing right now for your business, job, or personal life? Not sure? Well then, try a (potentially) easier one: Pop quiz hotshot: what’s the most difficult sport … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Make Your Product or Service Stand Out More than a Human Wizard at a Vampire Ball

Do you ever wish you had a magic wand that you could wave to make customers notice you? Sadly, no such magic wand exists. BUT, if you pay attention to 5 lessons from a best-selling author of fantasy fiction, you … Continue reading

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The “Goldilocks Test” for Effective Goal Setting

What can you learn about goal setting from a juvenile delinquent who commits breaking and entering, vandalism, and theft? Quite a bit, actually. The felon in question is of course, Goldilocks, of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” fame. For those … Continue reading

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Communication Lessons from MTV’s “Jersey Shore”

Yes, you read that title right: Communication Lessons from MTV’s “Jersey Shore.” I’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I am kinda addicted to the show (and yes, I have blogged about it before). It’s my chance to observe … Continue reading

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The *Real* Lessons From “The Karate Kid”

Next Friday, June 11th, a remake of the Karate Kid comes out. I don’t know how to feel about this. The previews look ok, but come on, does the Karate Kid need to be remade? No way! the original was … Continue reading

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Motivational Humor: Stupid Things People Do In Horror Movies

You know who’s stupid? People in horror movies. In fact, as I watched Paranormal Activity this past weekend, it struck me how so many horror movies rely on characters doing stupid things to get going or keep going…. But their … Continue reading

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What Can You “Not Imagine Not Doing”?

Did you ever get into trouble as a kid because you just kept doing something you weren’t supposed to, but you couldn’t stop yourself? Did your teachers, parents, and advisors keep punishing you until you stopped doing it? It’s quite … Continue reading

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5 Great 80’s Motivational Songs

It’s time again to get motivated, 80’s style! That’s right, it’s another list of great motivational 80’s songs! If you need a little “motivational pick me up,” find these songs in your old CD (or tape!) collection, buy them off … Continue reading

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What Question Are You the Answer To?

What question are people out there asking that you, or your business, are the answer to? Do you know? If so, is it the question you want to be the answer to? I am a huge fan of Fox’s 24. … Continue reading

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