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Recent Posts
- An Early Spring
- Pivoting
- What Makes a Good Programmer?
- Halfway There
- Defensiveness is not a Virtue
- I Have an Itch
- Embracing My Square Peg
- And So It Begins
- Network’s Antonym: Separate
- Chicago in December
- Got Symptoms?
- I Took those Photographs in a Mirror
- Out with the Old, In with the New!
- Let’s Play Pretend
- Thoughts on Work-Life Balance
Category Archives: Bad Business
The I.O.U. That Never Expires
That instant when you realize that a person is using you, is one of the most emotionally powerful and enlightening moments. You thought you had a connection. Then you realize that someone you gave the benefit of the doubt is … Continue reading
Posted in Bad Business, Understanding
Tagged betrayal, iou, life lessons, manipulation, true self, users
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How to Explain Anything to Anyone
Poor communication is an obstacle. Good communication is priceless. Recently, I joined an old friend and colleague for lunch. This Unnamed Source and I go back twenty years. As we sat down, it was clear that we had a lot … Continue reading
Shock Valueless
In recent days, a certain young woman named Karen Owen, a graduate from the prestigious Duke University, wrote and emailed what was meant to be a humorous and revealing 42-slide Power Point “thesis” about the men she had been with … Continue reading
Posted in Bad Business, Image, Privacy, Self-Management
Tagged duke university, instant publishing, karen owen, legal action, poor judgment, powerpoint, privacy, risk management
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Life Hacking is a Marketing Gimmick
The other day, I stumbled onto yet another self-professed life hacker, bragging about what a great life they have. Is anybody else getting sick of this? I’ve been raising kids so excuse me while I crawl out from under my … Continue reading
Posted in Bad Business, Marketing
Tagged blogger, life hack, life hacker, life hacking, marketing gimmick, website, writer
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Is Time Moving Faster or Am I Getting Slower?
I went to my regular sundries store. I was sort of in a hurry. I needed three things. I ran into the store and after spending about five minutes instead of the normal ten seconds trying to find the first … Continue reading
Posted in Bad Business, Marketing, Nonsense
Tagged marketing, restocking, restocking stores, shelves
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If You Want to be Taken Seriously
You need to tell a compelling story, preferably true. You need to demonstrate sound decision making, dedication, and results. Supporting elements like research, testimonials, records, followers, reputation, and connections can be very helpful. Neglecting to manage yourself or your website; … Continue reading
There’s Fashion, There’s Style, and then There’s Asininity
That’s it. I’ve had it. I have seen one too many pictures of public personalities falling down, twisting ankles, and generally making fools of themselves by demonstrating the sheep that they are and following the moronic trend of wearing ever taller, high-heeled platform shoes. … Continue reading
Flu Shots must be a Very Profitable Business
I live in a small town outside a big city. I call it Mayberry. My town is quaint, cute, and quiet. There is a downtown area that spans just over two blocks. On the edge of town, there is one shopping center. It has … Continue reading
Posted in Bad Business, Marketing
Tagged adhd, alzheimers, asperger, attention deficit, autism, dominicks grocery, flu shot, mercury, thimerosal, vaccine, vaccine injury, walgreens
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Remember that Game, Your Mobile Phone or Your Life?
In this civilized world, when you have a relatively new mobile phone and you don’t have a landline, but you have phone insurance and you drive to the carrier’s (not a third-party dealer) store on a Friday afternoon leading into … Continue reading