Posts Tagged "success"

Give It All Away

Give It All Away

I have needed new running shoes for about two weeks now.   My issue with this problem is that it’s still somewhat painful for me to go into a running shop, plop down $130, and walk out with a product which I know will only last me for 3-4 good months.  Running shoes, I have  found, are built to support temporarily and then quickly fall apart.   I have started doing more in depth...

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The SportsCenter Model

The SportsCenter Model

SportsCenter is composed of the extraordinary, uncommon events that happen every day in the world of sports. Even the most avid sports guru couldn’t find enough time in her day to watch, analyze and report on every sporting event held every day throughout the entire world.  ESPN doesn’t have the time either.  In fact, they usually only have about 30 minutes.  They don’t show...

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Run Away Husband

Run Away Husband

I love to run with my wife. I don’t necessarily love running, but running with her makes it a joy.  Running brings us closer together.   I find this incredibly interesting because running is…well…painful!  Some days are more challenging than others, but if you’re going to run with my wife, than you should expect to run to a point of experiencing at least a little pain....

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Simplicity In Marketing

Simplicity In Marketing

  Darwin just had a birthday.  I have been asked to explain Darwin’s theories on numerous occasions (I know, me of all people!), especially during  my college years.  ”Parke, what do you think of evolution?  I just don’t get it.  Can you explain it to me?”  Well…sure… Two minutes later the conversation ended in further frustration. Why?  As a science...

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Bloody Fingers, Rock Climbing & How They Apply to Your Small Business

Bloody Fingers, Rock Climbing & How They Apply to Your Small Business

We were not naturally designed for rock climbing.  The flesh on our fingers is soft, warm, welcoming; designated for touch and communication, not for climbing on brutally jagged rock faces–worn hard and craggy from wind and rain since the beginning of time. A new climber faces the reality of her climbing ability very quickly, nearly instantaneously, from the moment she reaches out for that...

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