Waxing UnLyrical
JANUARY 5, 2012
Last week, or perhaps it was the week before, one of my friends asked (on Path, which I’m new to but find very enjoyable) what one’s three words for 2012 were. At the time, I responded, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” I’ve always loved the Olympic motto, and “faster, higher, stronger” could be applicable to anyone, not just athletes.
Bad Pitch Blog
JANUARY 3, 2012
'Help The Bad Pitch Blog suck less in 2012. If you want more trending, less trailing and no tired* content in 2012, we need your help. Leave us a comment on this post, drop us an email or send us a tweet if there''s a specific topic you''d like to see us discuss in the future. Richard and I try and give you what you want to read vs. what we think you want.or what we want to write about.
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Waxing UnLyrical
JANUARY 3, 2012
Dumbphone users used to be cool (yes, they did!). Working at home used to be an oxymoron. Facebook used to be the only company making money off Facebook (go ahead and laugh). What happened? The novelty of the iPhone has worn off (although it has kept its edge). Working from home is no longer unusual. Now just about everyone on social media wants to make money.
Waxing UnLyrical
JANUARY 4, 2012
I posted this before Christmas 2011, but it is an important cause that needs your support, so I’m re-posting it today. Please do take a moment to read, click, and share, in case you were out during the holidays. In the midst of your New Year cheer – which is well-deserved and much needed – would you take a moment to give a really great gift to nonprofits worldwide?
Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.
Waxing UnLyrical
JANUARY 6, 2012
Seeing as how it’s Friday, I figured I’d help you goof off a little today. And you don’t have to thank me. Just thank Facebook, because I found all these on that 600-lb gorilla social network. I don’t know if that says something about Facebook, me, or the people I hang out with over there. Probably all three. 1. English pronunciation from The Poke , via Jason Konopinski.
Bad Pitch Blog
JANUARY 2, 2012
'What''s in a Word? A lot. A chain of links this morning reminds us of the importance of word choice. A Tale of Two Cliches You''re thinking, "But we also say, ''don''t sweat the small stuff.''" There''s some substance in this trite phrase as well. Word choice shouldn''t paralyze us or slow us down. But there''s a happy medium between clear, concise Hemingway-style writing and writing that helps differentiate us that also makes sense.
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