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Overcoming fear is as simple as admitting you can try
“A man’s got to know his limitations.” ~ Harry Callahan It’s important to know your limitations, but equally valuable is breaking through them. Last week, I wrote about having a tooth pulled and reflecting on not being able to do … Continue reading
Why ask why?
Why did Van Gogh cut off his ear? We all talk about how the man must have been insane. I don’t recall anyone asking, back in school, why he did it. I’ve read he was madly frustrated, but no one … Continue reading
There is no new thing under the sun, except that there is
“There is no new thing under the sun.” – Solomon Two great reasons this phrase is so powerful: 1) it wields the power to inspire, and 2) it suggests all humans are equal. The quote embodies balance. It incenses people … Continue reading
An 800% slower life and business
All the attention on slowed down songs last year had me wondering if we ought not be slowing down instead of constantly looking for ways to speed up. It seems as if the rationale for a rocket-speed fast lane life … Continue reading
Just awesome – the passion of cycling personified
Where most industries exist to support commerce, the cycling industry exists to support shared passion for the awesome feeling of riding your bike. Vittoria captures that passion in this video by 341Production at the 2011 Giro d’Italia. Watch this full-screen. … Continue reading
What’s big?
Big is your dream or vision. Big is unconcerned with size. Big is branding with integrity. Big is your passion. Big is marketing with honesty. Possibilities are big. Creating is big. Thinking is big. Acting is the bigger next step. … Continue reading
How going gluten-free changed my life
This was inspired by a post on Joel Comm’s blog. Eliminating gluten from my diet has resulted in weight loss, better breathing, better digestion, clearer skin, and a significant hike in energy. My prescription drug needs reduced as a result … Continue reading
The imperfect world of hypercommunication
The pie starts ringing. The sunny sky turns puke green, melting into a black abyss, as the great Cornholio rises out of the ground shouting, “You’re fucked, you’re fucked, you’re fucked!” I’m running away, arms flailing, screaming in horror at … Continue reading
The friends who helped me survive
Last year, as I battled serious illness and a big corrupt federal bank, some incredibly open and giving people helped me through it all. The illnesses had left an indelible fear of physical pain at the forefront of my consciousness, … Continue reading
Bad marketing habits die hard
Bad habits are hard to break. If you are routinely investing time in low-yield marketing methods, you have yourself a bad habit. If you need proof, just take a look at some of your daily non-business habits. Here are a … Continue reading
