Archive for June 2011
We’d love to work with you when you get a little bit older
That’s what they told us. “We loved your ideas. We really like your energy and your team. But we’re choosing another agency. We’d like to work with you guys…when you get a little bit older.” Just like that. And they were right, but at the time it felt like a kick in the pants. What…
Read MoreWhy I’m reading these books
I posted a blog earlier this month about the books I’m currently reading, and someone pointed out that I should mention at least why I’m reading these. Below is a little blurb about why I have each of these books on my iPad. By the way, all the links below are Amazon affiliate Kindle links. I…
Read MoreIf we acted out our online life…in real life
A life lesson from Coach
It was freezing. I’d guess it was 35 degrees outside on the campus of UNC-Charlotte and the windchill must have been around 25. Myself and the other members of the Men’s Tennis Team were out practicing because we didn’t have any indoor tennis courts and we had a big tournament coming up. And because, we…
Read MoreGo small or go home
GO SMALL OR GO HOME That’s the motto for today’s companies, marketers and startups. And for our careers. No longer are we meant to Swing Big! Hit it out of the park! Go for the knockout punch! …If I think of another sports metaphor for this I’ll let you know. You gotta start small today.…
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