Archive for the ‘quotes’ Category

Research: 98% of all statistics are made up – Author Unknown

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

I'm a big fan of research and numbers. External sources and research helps validate your opinion. Of course, there will always be cases (no pun intended), such as Crystal Pepsi that tend to test well, but flop when rolled out to the masses. Research will only take you so far. But, ...

Do you have the guts to run with the Bulls?

Friday, July 27th, 2007

I enjoy Jenne's blog and I was reading her post about her bull running experience and I was reminded how seldom we step out of our safe zone. Jenne, you get the guts award for this one! I was also inspired by a quote that Andrew posted: "We can't solve problems ...

Myrtle Beach SC Babymoon

Monday, June 11th, 2007

What is a Babymoon you ask? Well, I'm not sure who made it up, but I am sure it was someone in the travel industry. Frommers has a good article about Babymoons. The basic idea: a romantic getaway or quiet time spent together by expectant parents or parents and their new-born babies. In ...

The money printing machines known as Star Wars & Harry Potter

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

bguides.com is always good for a quote and a tidbit of knowledge. And since May 25, 2007 marked the 30th anniversary of the release of "Episode IV - A New Hope," the first film in the "Star Wars" series, I thought this was relevant. "You have to find something that ...

Skate to where the puck is going to be…

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

I love the Wayne Gretzky quote "Skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it's been." And if you were paying attention to one of Steve Job's keynotes earlier this year, you would have caught that quote as well. And there has been several ...

Undertake more than you can: you’ll be better for it

Monday, April 9th, 2007

"Unless a man undertakes more than he possibly can do, he will never do all that he can." [via] Henry Drummond, (1851 - 1897) Scottish theologist and scientist What have you done to stretch your limits? This can be professionally, physically, mentally, you name it. Professionally: Try taking on additional responsibilities, getting training, picking ...

bquotes – live life creatively

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Today's bquote from bguides(tm) got me inspired. Inspired to pursue creative outlets. Inspired to keep blogging, when I only have a handful of people reading. Inspired to not give in to the budgets, schedules and numerous demands we all live by. And most importantly, inspired to have the courage and patience to keep pushing ...