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A penny for your thoughts
What’s a penny worth? When I was a youngster, a penny meant the world to me. With a single penny, I could buy a handful of mojos or three jawbreakers; the jawbreakers were a special treat because three of them could be made … Continue reading
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Which list is more important to you?
Lists, lists, lists! I have so many lists that I’ve had to develop a list of lists, just to keep things straight. Our culture promotes list-mania. From life coaches to self-help authors to late-night comedians, everyone pushes a list: 10 foods to avoid, 10 … Continue reading
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Hats off to an inspiring colleague
Last week, an email from a customer contained a ransom demand — $1 million in unmarked bills — for the safe return of Mike Landers, one of our account managers. No, Mike had not been kidnapped. He had just delivered … Continue reading
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Habit makes the world go round
Some mornings, my drive to work goes so smoothly that I hardly notice that I’ve been driving. Habit has carried me down the familiar streets, stopping at red lights, passing laggards and dodging potholes without active thought on my part. It … Continue reading