Recovering Book Addict
Their success was not just of their own making. It was a product of the world in which they grew up. -Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers The great thing about the way in which information frolics about the universe today is that you simply do not have to know everything....
Read MoreHeart Stopping Mangoes & Marriage
Heart stopping experiences are rare for most of us, but, when they do occur, tend to have a striking impact, creating a crater-of-a-memory, never to leave us for the rest of our lives. When was the last time your heart stopped? I remember the first time I tasted fresh mango. The allure of it’s texture, fragrance, color, density and taste has never left me. Every time I enjoy a fresh...
Read MoreSpreading Seed
We all have something to offer. We can learn a lot about who is going to want that something and when they’re going to want it by being able to adeptly perceive and distinguish between different types of demand. Known Demand. The consumer already knows that he wants and/or needs the product. Acquisition imminent. Unknown Demand. A dormant or potential demand for something, whether...
Read MoreThe Should-I-Own-A-Bentley Test
Here in Indianapolis, I’ve recently noticed an increase in the number of shiny, new objects. One of my favorite high-end, rather exclusive, shiny objects is the Bentley automobile which has likewise been showing up in increasing numbers all over the metro area. This observation, of course, has not been scientifically tested. I have no way of proving that we really are or are not in a...
Read MoreRoutine Adventure
Attitude is a complex and fierce beast. Nearly everyone has a routine. Even the most complex, on the move, progressive, change the world type of people have at least some aspects of routine integrated into their daily lives. You could probably write out your morning, work, gym or eating routines right now if you had to. It’s at this point in the discussion where most “well informed,...
Read MoreMy Favorite Law & The Dreaded Syllabus
“Work expands to fill the time available for its completion” -Cyril Northcote Parkinson, The Parkinson’s Law Here is what you really have to ask yourself: Does quality trend parallel with time? In other words, if you have more time to spend doing a task, are your results of higher quality? When I was in college, professors would always (always!) hand out syllabi at the very...
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