The revolution enabled by the Internet eliminated walls and fences in favor of landmines and trap doors.
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While pursuing my MBA, I wrote an investor report on Apple for a finance class. At the time (2003) Apple’s stock was valued at $14…
Continue readingInstructional Opportunity
When someone asks you for instructions on a task you didn’t assign, be mindful of the opportunity being presented.
Continue readingSpark THEN Burn
We don’t mind sparks. But we are weary of fires.
Continue readingRegret vs Retrospect
In February 2010 then Secretary of State General Colin Powell was asked by “Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer if he had “any regrets” endorsing Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign.
I remember the interview because I didn’t like that question.
Continue readingTools – Part Two
It is highly unlikely any of the applicants for your open marketing position have experience with ALL your digital tools. So take care writing your skill requirements.
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Batman may have a great utility belt, but that’s not what makes him Batman.
Continue readingCognitive Quirks
A brain fart is just one of many cognitive quirks that can distract, disrupt, delay and divert our mental productivity. Let’s review.
Continue readingStarting the Rigorous Pursuit
I have a plan for where this whole thing is going, but candidly it could come to a dead end. Regardless I am excited to get started.
Continue readingBurn Rate
Know your burn rate. It’s a simple measure of how fast you consume available resources and it greatly affects your professional and personal future.
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