Paycheck to Paycheck
Has anyone noticed that one of the revelations of the government shutdown is the number of workers who don’t have reserves or savings to fund themselves through a couple of…
Cognitive Dissonance
People at Dunkin’ Donuts accept tips at the counter and the drive-through window, and some of them are often harsh and rude. Have we disconnected “gratuity” from being polite? Are…
Lower Than Pond Scum
There are quite a few pursuits that people engage in which really lend and add nothing to society in terms of value. One is multi-level marketing (Ponzi schemes), for example.…
Pound Stupid
A woman from Australia had placed a $180 book order, which I told her would be filled once my trip was over. She wrote a day ago to cancel it…
Weak Link
I’ve been on Linkedin for a couple of months, I guess, as a test after stirring up the “social networking” cult which seems to believe that constant contact on the…
The Boss Is A Tyrant
You need to look forward to your vacations, and look forward to coming home from your vacations. The idea that you can’t do business while sitting on the beach (or…
The Clarity of the Dark
When you’re being driven at 5 am through Manhattan you see the city in a different manner. The distractions disappear, the city can be seen more clearly, you can actually…
Zero to $300,000
I’ve been asked to run a program to help people get to $300,000 in revenue per year quickly in consulting and related professions. I will run it for two days,…
Creating Community
There is tremendous value in creating a “community” among your buyers where they can interact—virtually or in real time—with colleagues whom they would otherwise never meet, except through your auspices.…
Why Madoff Made Off, Blagojevich Made Hay, And Other Consulting Principles
During his presidential campaign, John McCain suggested that the head of the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) ought to be fired. McCain was lambasted for being rash, out of touch,…