Pick Yourself.
No one is ever going to tap you on the shoulder and tell you, "It's YOU! You are the anointed one that can have a successful, profitable...
The Story of You
When I was a kid, I was not interested in learning to read. Here's an excerpt from an earlier newsletter. In 1st grade, I found that...
Dangling Carrots Should Be Juiced
It’s funny…I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard some version of “this could turn out to be a long-term opportunity if you….”...
Business Generics
As I was walking to the bus after kindergarten, a woman stopped my sister and me: “Are you two twins?” she asked. As pleased as punch, I...
Over A Barrel
You may have heard Maker’s Mark announced they would be lowering the proof of their whiskey from 90 to 84 in response to supply...
Clarity of Message
Oh, the holiday pressures this week: Valentine’s Day, Presidents’, Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. So many messages: love, leadership,...
The Seagulls Stole My Hot Dog…Or Is That Just My Perspective?
Born and raised in central South Dakota, at age 16, I spent the summer in California with relatives. It also involved watching their...
Character
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but...
Word.
It should come as no surprise that I like typography. Most designers have a certain affection for letter forms. In fact, I’d like to...
