A customer never buys the product. They buy the person who finally listens. –YNOT! Funny thing about the new year: folks treat it like a magic doorway, as if walking through it automatically turns their old life into a pumpkin and hands them a brand-new … Continue readingThe Annual Reinvention – Who are You, and Who is your Customer?
Folks, let me tell you, a schoolhouse is a curious place. It’ll teach you how to sit still, raise your hand, and salute the bell, but it won’t teach you how to raise yourself. They’ll hand you thick textbooks on long division but never a … Continue readingThe Lessons They Never Taught You in School – Sheep, Wolves, and Game Theory
“Life is but a voyage, and most of us don’t know if we’re headed for paradise or the rocks until the tide’s already pulling us in. While people argue about markets and winds, I’ve found the real storm is always in the heart. Out on … Continue readingSailing and Investing: Navigating the Journey
Everybody lies. — Dr. House — TV Show “HOUSE” When I was young and a little too eager for my own good, I’d wander into open houses like a stray dog looking for a new home. I’d find a place I liked, talk to the … Continue readingThe Art of the Fake Deal
Life is not fair — if it were, coffee would be free and politicians would work for tips. But what I am saying is this: life’s a game, and most folks don’t even bother learning the rules. They stumble through like Monopoly amateurs, buying Boardwalk … Continue readingMonopoly and Life are a Game – How to Play Them Well