No matter what we do as individuals, I think it is safe to say that sometimes in life, it just doesn’t go as planned. Whether it’s a project at work, a personal goal, a planned event, etc. We can put in the endless work hours to think we have everything finalized and prepared down to… Read More
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Fail More
No matter what you think about Amazon, you have to admire its founder Jeff Bezos. He has become the wealthiest person in modern history. Here’s what he says about failure: “He says nine times out of ten, you’re going to fail. But every once in a while, you’ll hit a home run that in business… Read More
Are Video Games Creating Productive Members of Society?
Let’s be honest video games have a bad reputation. Depending on who you ask, you may get answers like they rot your brain, they make people aggressive, or they contribute to the incessant need for instant gratification that seems to plague all young people. Their reputation has gotten so bad that mentioning you’re an adult… Read More
“Why do you Need to Study How to Communicate?”
As a student studying Communications, one of my biggest pet peeves is people who don’t see the value in what I’m studying. Many communications students have heard it, “Why do you need to study how to communicate? What are you going to do with that?” There are schools, jobs, departments even companies and industries dedicated… Read More
Why Airplanes Fly and Most People Don’t
It never ceases to amaze me that airplanes can fly. These big, heavy metal bodies loaded down with lots of people and baggage are able to take off and fly through the sky. Airplanes are able to fly because they are propelled to move forward and their fast forward motion combined with air coming off… Read More
New Ideas for Old Content
Being given the task of re-purposing content can seem daunting. How do you take a perfectly good idea and change it while maintaining its effectiveness? Content re-purposing reminds me of a research project; taking someone else’s perfectly good findings and rewording or elaborating on them so that it’s original. Re-purposing content is similar in that… Read More
And the beat goes on!
Summer is running away from us at the speed of lighting with more than half the year behind us. Most likely all those ambitious goals we laid out at the beginning of the year are still likely haunting us as the beat of time goes on and we head into fall. We jump into the… Read More
Be Kind to Humankind Week
Next week, August 26th through August 31st, is Be Kind to Humankind Week. Most of my blogs are about creating success… creating wealth. But success and wealth are about much more than money. The site for Be Kind to Humankind Week (http://bk2hk.org/week/) states that it is an annual celebration of kindness that is recognized globally during… Read More
Why Volunteering is Good for Business
We all say it, “I’m too busy for that,” or “It’s been a crazy week, I haven’t had a minute to myself.” Trust me, as a recent college graduate I’ve said these sentences more than I’d like to admit. Which is why I think it’s so difficult for people to find the energy and time… Read More
DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR?
I started Proforma. I grew Proforma. But the story of Proforma’s success must be shared with many people that mentored me over the years. Do you have a mentor? Do you have anyone that has been over the speed bumps you are going through and the speed bumps that lie ahead of you? Fortunately, I… Read More
Don’t Hate, Meditate
In a world that never stops we need to take control of our lives and choose to slow down moments within them. You know the saying ‘don’t blink, or you might miss something?’ That’s kind of how life goes in our society these days. This leads to rushed work, a bad attitude, forgetfulness and stress…. Read More
Leveraging the Power of Personality in Business: Part Four
If you’re anything like me, choosing where to eat dinner is always a struggle and one of the most challenging decisions I make throughout my day. Okay… maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but decision making is a major aspect in business and everyday life. We call on prospects, attend meetings and pitch ideas all for… Read More