From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Want to Become a Better Man? Start Here.

June 29, 2009

One of the greatest benefits of being a blog writer and ‘community facilitator’ are the people you meet and relationships you develop.  With these connections comes some pretty outstanding opportunities. Enter Andrew Snavely, founder and editor of Primer Magazine – The Weekly Magazine for Guys Who Want to be Better Men. Andrew came by the [...]

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You’re Only as Good as Your Community

June 25, 2009

Simply the best. Better than all the rest. As a business, as a blogger, as an individual - how do you differentiate yourself from the rest. There are a million people blogging about Social Media ROI – why should you read what I have to say? There are hundreds of tasty brews out there for you to [...]

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Sometimes the Best Plan is Not Having a Plan

June 22, 2009

It’s time for a new plan I’ve always been one to have a plan. Always knowing what’s next, living without surprises, and having it all mapped out. Call it dull or lame, but it’s this non-spontaneous lifestyle that has gotten me to where I am today. I’ve taken the ‘safe’ route time and time again, [...]

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Defining Success: What is Your Greatest Accomplishment?

June 18, 2009

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Alright, show of hands, how many of you out there have been sitting in an interview, going through the ringer of questions, when this one pops up and totally throws you for [...]

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Mediocre People Do Exceptional Things All the Time

June 15, 2009

We are victims of circumstance. We are products of our surroundings. We evolve based on our environment. Any of these phrases ring a bell? Growing up – many of us are told that our dreams are too big – that we’re aiming too high, that we just can’t do it  and our expectations should be [...]

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Social Media ROI: Preach the Intangibles

June 11, 2009

Over-hyped or untapped resource? I’ll be the first to admit that within my ‘circle’ – social media has become a topic worthy of shrugs and eye-rolls. We’ve discussed and analyzed it time and time again, yet it remains at the forefront of almost every conversation. After all this time, it’s perception and value continues to [...]

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Searching for the meaning of life? Join the club.

June 8, 2009

6:30 am. Monday. May 17, 2008. I turn the alarm off after hitting snooze for the past half-hour. I ritualistically turn on the TV, tune to channel twenty-three. Saved by the Bell. I’ve seen this episode a million times but I sit up and watch it anyway. It’s the one where Zack dates the girl [...]

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