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Right Here, Right Now

A medical/clinical thermometer showing the tem...

How are you feeling today? Is it the same as you felt yesterday or a week ago? I don’t just mean physically but also mentally. Did you have a good night’s sleep? Are you more awake as you read this than you were a couple of hours ago?
I’m asking because how we feel – our mental acuity, our mood, our aches and pains – effects how we interact with marketing. And that’s part of the problem. Continue reading

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Moments of Panic

Don't Panic Badge

It’s interesting how often you think you’re the only one with a problem only to find out that you’re not alone and, in fact, might be quite normal. A dear friend and I were talking the other day and he mentioned his 5am nightly(?) wake-up in a state of panic. He, like so many of my friends, is self-employed and he never knows exactly what he’s going to bill in the future. He does, however, have a pretty good idea about what he needs to bring in so he doesn’t lose his house, health care, and a meal or two every day. Usually he spends a few minutes tossing and turning and gets back to sleep but not always. Continue reading

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Icebergs

RMS Titanic

I’m heading out for meetings today but I wanted to remind you of an anniversary occurring today.  On this day in 1912 Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg the evening before. 1,517 people died and more than 700 people survived.  Titanic was supposed to be “unsinkable” despite her size.  Every bit of early 20th century technology was in her, she was fast, safe and huge.  I’m going to assume that you know the story even if it’s from watching the movie. Continue reading

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