Forty years ago my parents hired a one legged painter to paint the interior of our home. My folks weren’t concerned about his ability and so they signed a contract and arranged for him to take care of the house. Once while he was standing on a ladder his prosthetic leg fell off and he had to… Continue reading What Is the Most Effective Use Of Your Time?
Category: People
The Power of Perception
“Small is the number of people who see with their eyes and think with their minds” ― Albert Einstein There are a million stories about why the Internet has been a gift to small businesses. Most of them use the following line or something close to it, “the Internet has leveled the playing field so… Continue reading The Power of Perception
The Importance of Creativity
Although it has been several years since I was a student I can remember a number of situations in which teachers/instructors said we could use any method we chose to do our work as long as the final choice mirrored their way. Their way frustrated me to no end. I couldn’t understand the need for demanding… Continue reading The Importance of Creativity
Is It Better To Be Talented Or Lucky?
Several friends and I have an ongoing discussion about whether it is better to be lucky or talented. If memory serves the conversation began on a summer night on a beach in Los Angeles. We were a group of college students who at best had a collective age of 21 or so. Our real world experience was… Continue reading Is It Better To Be Talented Or Lucky?
