Disclaimer: There is rarely a case where there is only one way to do anything. While I believe in what I have said, I also know that the list is incomplete and is not valid for all situations. With that in the background, please read on… If there is only way… To ensure the business… Continue reading
Date Archives → November 2006
Things that make me smile #25 – Merry Christmas from Chris
First-time Entrepreneurs: The Litmus Test
Every entrepreneur was a first-time entrepreneur once. So, it seems odd but its true that support for first-time entrepreneurs is not that great. One reason is simply that odds are not in the favor of first-time entrepreneurs. There is anothe problem though that often gets overlooked. First-time entrepreneurs sometimes can get into “fantasy” mode. Without… Continue reading
CIOUpdate Column: 10 good reasons to have a mentor
My column on CIOUpdate has been published today. This is a topic close to my heart. For long-time readers of my blog, you know that I am big on mentors. I have three mentors and I am fortunate to have them in my life. I mentor a bunch of VERY bright young people and it… Continue reading
Mini – a car brand or small: iStockPhoto solution
I wanted to search for a good image to accompany my Squidoo lens for collection of my mini sagas. The simple approach would have been to search for images with the tag “mini.” However, you know that it might be a bit confusing as “mini” now has two meanings – one is a popular car… Continue reading
Mini Saga #15 – The Leader
The Leader When the leader moved on, nobody seemed to notice it. Some people said that the leader didn’t do much before – “See everything seems to work like magic without him.” What most people missed was that the hardest thing for a leader was to make himself not required in due course. — Note:… Continue reading
Ways to distinguish yourself #171 – Be willing to enjoy the incomplete
I can confidently say that one of the biggest time-savers in the last decade for me is this philosophy of having a wilingness to enjoy the incomplete. It may seem like an odd proposition but interestingly enough, it works. Let me give a few examples: * Imagine you were able to walk out of a… Continue reading
AT&T – Deal or No Deal?
I was looking at a new offer from AT&T called Nationwide Calling Online Select. Here are the terms of the deal (as I understand it) You pay $15 for unlimited long distance calling within the US. Very important: THE DEAL IS AVAILABLE ONLY ONLINE. If you call the operator, they have a deal that is… Continue reading
Things that make me smile #24 – Sorry for the delay
Ken Young from Key Real Esate Investors sends me this. Enjoy! Sorry for the delay A priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and give a little speech at the dinner. He was… Continue reading
An old joke and a request for help
I remember an old joke – the teacher was taking attendance and wanted a shortcut for the process. He said “Whoever is not present, can you please raise your hand so that I can mark you as absent?” You may find some similarities but this request is real. Thank you for reading this. John Keegan,… Continue reading