Tomorrow I leave for Chicago to exhibit and attend GraphExpo, the largest printing industry exposition of the year in the United States. I'm writing this on Monday and have no idea how I'm going to be ready for the show in time, but I know I'll find a way. Being ready matters. Preparation, … [Read more...]
The silly and the serious
Running a business is serious but it doesn't mean you can't have a silly side. I'd argue that having a silly side probably makes you a better business person; especially if a big part of your day is interacting with others. Some of the most serious topics are best approached with a dose of … [Read more...]
Even a bad day counts
Yes, sometimes you do have to fake it until you make it. It's important to clarify that when I say fake it I'm talking about making even a bad day count. Sometimes, you need to plow through what needs doing even when you don't want to do it. Pick your bad day tasks carefully You'll have to identify … [Read more...]
Paying respects and saying goodbye
Earlier this week, I attended the funeral of a dear family friend. There were a lot of folks in the sanctuary to pay their last respects and say goodbye to Erv. It made me wonder why we attend funerals. They aren't particularly fun events, after all. It's respect. We go out of respect for the … [Read more...]
Why this post is not a rant about traffic court
Earlier today, I walked out of traffic court after accepting a plea deal from the county for a traffic infraction earlier this summer. I really wanted to write a post ranting about how my willingness to pay a higher fine resulted in a zero point parking violation exposes the hypocrisy in the system. … [Read more...]
Capturing Ideas
For me it's via writing. When I don't find a quiet place to plug in my ear buds and write, I start to get irritable and edgy. Perhaps, it started as an outlet for all the ideas flying around in my head but now it's the time when I convert thoughts and ideas into actionable plans. Plans that can be … [Read more...]
Declare Your Independence
Here in the United States, we celebrate our Independence Day on the 4th of July. So it seemed an appropriate day to ask you this question: What would you declare independence from in your life right now if you could? For me, the answer is simple. It's fear and indecision. Together, fear and … [Read more...]
The day my watch battery died
A little over a week ag while traveling, my watch battery died. I took the watch off and made a mental note to get the battery replaced when I got home. I still haven't and, after about 10 days, have no plans to ever wear a watch again. Being Present I'm a self-centered enough person without also … [Read more...]
Moments That Matter
I took the photo included with this post a few days ago while enjoying what worked out to be an about 30-hour mini-vacation with my wife. It's been a busy year, as I reported in the Behind the Scenes Update over on the ColorMetrix blog, and we haven't managed to take the two-to-three-day getaways we … [Read more...]
You don't know how it works here
If you have spent anytime in corporate America, you've heard the words "you don't know how it works here" probably more than a few times. I know I have and recently one of my friends shared her experience hearing this phrase one time too many times. This phrase is the epitome of thinking inside the … [Read more...]
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