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JULY 5, 2016

Of course I love marketing and SEO. 4 - Of course creating memorability. I read a great book by Carmen Simon, PhD called Impossible to Ignore - Creating Memorable Content to Influence Decisions. Simon is a Cognitive Scientist. Much of the approach to me echoes what a psychologist would do. 2 - Using cues and tying to emotion.

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MAY 29, 2016

Of course it has to be done fairly. Of course Danby is not just in Ontario. As a businessperson, I actually think commerce can help. I am enjoying the weather in Ontario. OK - I now have a conflict of interest. Danby sells portable and window air conditioners. It is a business of feast and famine.

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JUNE 12, 2013

Of course any company will implement something that saves money. Of course in any change, there are new business opportunities. She used one of my favorite phrases - "Change is Opportunity" and she did emphasize that change is happening. She laid out 4 plausible cases: 1 - Save Money. So do the analysis. 4 - Insurance.

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JULY 19, 2012

And of course in 90% of the cases, I would either finish the task in 15 minutes or stick with it longer than the 15 minutes and get it done. Of course the article is on energy. ++ A young friend, Dan Hammill, just visited from Alberta and shared with my SEO company some ideas on video marketing. I can do anything for 15 minutes.

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MAY 19, 2014

I suggested that perhaps she should take a math course. ++ And a tidbit from one of the companies I have invested in: “Hatsize is pleased to showcase our latest cloud-based training lab solution at ASTD,” said Guy Hummel, Hatsize CEO. Of course I am wondering how walking only 20 min per day is enough to get my fitbit steps in.'

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Of course the more the person doing the filtering filters the way you want, the greater the value it has. And of course I am grateful for the grandkids - Josh and Victoria(yes, I filtered through the pictures):' Follow some people who tweet/point out interesting articles. I love it when people forward interesting articles.

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JANUARY 1, 2016

So of course, I try to figure out how to have more success and this is the conclusion I reached: Self discipline is linked to energy levels. Of course if you are too tired, it might lead to sleep (which might also be a good thing). And of course some grandkid pics for the heart. Each new years, I reflect on my goals.

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AUGUST 11, 2015

Of course I was showing them my garden. This of course put me in a dilemma. I think it is the intellectual challenge of it that is the fun. I had 2 of my grandchildren over for dinner a few days ago. We still have a few red currents and I told my grandson he could eat them off the bush to which he said "Are they poisonous?"

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Of course I have a problem with focus. Of course I liked that this was one of the thieves though since it made me feel a bit better about some of the things in my life that feel disorganized. So the gist of the book is very simple. Focus wins. I tend to juggle lots of balls. this is the one I am not sure I agree with.

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APRIL 10, 2016

The reply was "of course I have big plans - I always have big plans regardless of whether it is my birthday or not." I had a birthday this week and my brother asked me if I had big plans. Reflecting on how often those big plans come to fruition, I note that they often don't. Big plans inspire.

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APRIL 11, 2017

Of course the converse might also be true - do not keep replaying the things you want to minimize or forget. Some of the ideas I liked: 1 - He believes in exercise. 2 - He has a concept of the 20 min replay. When something goes well - replay it in your mind. That act is like living it again. It locks it into memory.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

I am wondering if there is a course they can take on common sense and perhaps spelling while they are at it. Speaking of courses, Execusense has a course for CEOs on iPad tricks and tips that I might do Friday. I suspect they are losing tons of business. I know I always confuse kale with chicken.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

And of course - study. Journaling is an excellent way to gain perspective on yourself, review the day, think about what went right, what and how you would do over better. I work on this constantly. My current work involves meditation. 5) Releasing all thoughts that hurt, letting go of all attack thoughts and negativity.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

There is a great chapter on goal setting which of course I believe in. And of course the daily Josh is growing up photo. I liked the suggestions on how to improve self discipline. For many people, that chapter alone would pay for the book. ++ Life is back more to normal in Long Island.

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APRIL 17, 2016

The photo is from a few years ago but of course I remember him as a child. How better to support a budding business person than buying their product. I remember him reading Business Week magazine that my father had on his coffee table. Now to cry.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Of course I like success stories. Of course the social media lesson - develop systems to deal with the volume. Would not be a big deal but memories of no power for a week due to Sandy are still fresh. One problem I see with news is it is often about the negative so I like books that are about the positive. I can learn from each story.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Of course the loss was speaking of Patrick Kennedy who lived only 2 days. But he clearly had a lasting impact on America. And it is the 50th anniversary of his death. So I read a short eBook on Kennedy. Kennedy Baby - the Loss the Transformed JFK by Steven Levingston. It was captivating in morbid sort of way.

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JULY 23, 2018

Of course you help the individual customer but how do you make it so less people call? Or the labelling? one example of this is people returning portable air conditioners not knowing they need to vent to the outside). Or does the website or video need to be simplified. 2 - Product returns.

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MARCH 6, 2013

Of course I know change will happen. This does not mean I believe in sloppiness, carelessness or shoddy work. Just do it. + I read Leading Successful Change - 8 Keys to Making Change Work by Greg Shea and Cassie Solomon. And I generally like change because it presents opportunity. I believe in being adaptable.

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APRIL 11, 2017

Of course the converse might also be true - do not keep replaying the things you want to minimize or forget. Some of the ideas I liked: 1 - He believes in exercise. 2 - He has a concept of the 20 min replay. When something goes well - replay it in your mind. That act is like living it again. It locks it into memory.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

And of course the exchange rate. Often when you ask why - you come up with reasons and excuses for why something happens or is not happening. Why are sales down this year? Competition is higher and we lost XYZ account. I think of things we cannot change as "conditions". My exCOO used that all the time. Conditions are simply things which are.

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

And of course one of the expressions I am known for is " fail often, fail fast, fail cheap ". So of course I was interested to read Laurence Weinzimmer and Jim McCooughey's book - The Widsom of Failure - How to Learn the Tough Leadership Lessons Without Paying the Price. Having a failure does not making someone a failure.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Fresh tomatoes, string beans, zucchini, lima beans, carrots, beets, onions, leeks, pumpkin and of course most herbs (basil, chives, parsley, thyme, rosemary etc). Of course it was on an SUV. Of course he is talking about the US when he says national. The garden is awesome right now. It is a problem of abundance.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

And of course all fires are not the same. And of course light many of these many times. Enlist other bloggers. 8 - do a snail mailing (they actually work again since email is deleted so quickly) 9 - for even better response send a personal note on the mailing. You get the idea. Spread the word.

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JULY 10, 2017

There is quite a bit on failure (which of course I embrace). I have a short attention span. This book lends itself to reading a few pages at a time. There is no continuity so you lose nothing by doing this. Only those who try win. I liked some of the pages on obligation. No one owes you anything.

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JULY 10, 2017

There is quite a bit on failure (which of course I embrace). I have a short attention span. This book lends itself to reading a few pages at a time. There is no continuity so you lose nothing by doing this. Only those who try win. I liked some of the pages on obligation. No one owes you anything.

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JULY 18, 2016

Of course for some things, like surgery, I want perfection. I always say more companies and people fail from perfection than speed. Lack of perfection can cost time. For example - Danby sells about 2,000,000 appliances per year. If 1% of the customers have problems or questions, that is 20,000 calls or emails.

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APRIL 30, 2018

And of course one of my favourite breaks – taking a walk. Work to create more high energy times (mostly through good sleep habits and exercise). And use low energy times for “maintenance” tasks. He talks about the power of breaks and the power of naps (not yet good on that one). He talks about starting right. I have been lucky in my life.

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JULY 28, 2015

I was going to suggest that she would be faster and more efficient if she did not stop so often to suck her thumb (and of course she always takes my advice). My grand daughter is learning to crawl. I was send the video below of her efforts. But is that right? Likely not.

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APRIL 22, 2018

Of course as I grew older, he became my idol and I realize he was special – not ordinary) “Leadership is an observable pattern of practices and behaviors, a definable set of skills and abilities."

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

So I was attracted to a book by Cameron Herold " Double Double - How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less" Of course the first thing he did was to break the big problem down - Double in 3 years is only 25%/yr. And of course I realize that it is all the little things that create success and not one big thing.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Of course he uses it for leadership and business comparison. A pleasant unexpected surprise was an excellent chapter on Quantum Mechanics that is worth reading just because it simplifies the theory. You likely know most of it but the simplification and clarification is excellent. And the next chapter even touches on string theory.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Of course he uses it for leadership and business comparison. A pleasant unexpected surprise was an excellent chapter on Quantum Mechanics that is worth reading just because it simplifies the theory. You likely know most of it but the simplification and clarification is excellent. And the next chapter even touches on string theory.

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JUNE 17, 2013

And of course I read it cover to cover in one sitting because it interested me. Of course I am biased but I think it is a great book. I like books written this way because you can put them down anytime and start a new chapter. So it is like a series of short, self contained stories. I sense the book is meant to inspire and it does.

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

Of course for some, I spend way more than that. I like to work on 3-5 goals at a time. Each broken down with an action plan. One rule I have is - it cannot be on my list unless I am prepared to spend an hour per week on it. I have get goals - things I strive for. And stop goals (or reduce) - things I want to reduce.

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

Of course for some, I spend way more than that. I like to work on 3-5 goals at a time. Each broken down with an action plan. One rule I have is - it cannot be on my list unless I am prepared to spend an hour per week on it. I have get goals - things I strive for. And stop goals (or reduce) - things I want to reduce.

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APRIL 5, 2013

And a quote used in the book: "The most powerful leaders are almost always the role models for the change they seek." + And of course no blog post is complete without a picture. This is one of those books that cites examples of companies going above and beyond for customers. I always find those inspirational.

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