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Expendable Salespeople mean a Sluggish Economy

By |2010-10-19T16:53:54+13:00October 19th, 2010|Business, Excellence|

Jobs are so scarce right now, and employers are so hesitant to outlay capital, that the standard default worth of any given salesperson is straight commission. Go out and sell my stuff for me, and I’ll give you a piece. It sounds nice in theory; performance based pay means you’re not carrying any dead weight [...]

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

By |2010-10-16T02:43:54+13:00October 16th, 2010|Family|

Friday is such an amazing thing to experience.  There is truly nothing like it. After a week of toil, when you can quit your job and spend an evening feeling refreshed with your family--this is what it means to enjoy life.

Who I want to be

By |2010-10-09T01:01:38+13:00October 9th, 2010|Excellence|

I am strong, successful, and happy. I enjoy my work, and I feel fulfilled. I creatively apply my skills to make great, amazing projects. I can save large amounts of money.  I am learning spanish and preparing to move to Costa Rica.

Via Jolie O’Dell: “You’re Not an Entrepreneur”

By |2010-10-07T16:06:37+13:00October 7th, 2010|Business|

Jolie O'Dell gives idea fountains (like me) a well deserved kick in the pants: I am officially taking the word “entrepreneur” away from you. In the sublime and ever-so-fitting phrasing of Inigo Montoya, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” Over the past few years, more [...]

Busking

By |2010-10-03T22:52:09+13:00October 3rd, 2010|Excellence|

Busking (v): The practice of performing in public places for money. It’s quite an experience to have your very last dollar in your hand. The last time I had this experience, I shrugged my guitar off of my shoulder, opened my case, and started playing for passerby.  Some people take a year off college to [...]

Whats in a name?

By |2010-09-28T15:18:32+13:00September 28th, 2010|Introspection|

I’ve always been rather proud of my google-ability.  When you type your own name into Google, it’s a handy look at your virtual image: this is how other people see you, when they type in your name.  My page looks great: I’ve got total rights to the name, since few Gaels have this specific spelling, [...]

Freelance Services

By |2010-09-26T03:24:59+13:00September 26th, 2010|Business|

Currently, I’m looking for a full-time job.  Which is it’s own…full-time job. A guy like me is never happy with just one job at a time, however.  I am currently taking freelance clients for the following services: _______________________________ ONE-HOUR MARKETING CONSULTATION: In person, on the phone, or via Skype We brainstorm on your business, your [...]

Andrew Carnegie’s MasterMind Opening

By |2018-09-12T16:06:13+12:00August 23rd, 2010|Excellence|

I RELEASE… I release myself to the mastermind because I am strong when I have others to help me. I BELIEVE… I believe the combined intelligence of the mastermind creates a wisdom far beyond my own. I UNDERSTAND… I understand that I will more easily create positive results in my life when I am open [...]

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