This is a first for me. While I like both tools and toys, I don’t normally go through the time and effort it takes to pen something formal like this. Mostly because there’s usually enough information out there to suit just about anyone’s taste or thirst for information. But this time – it’s different. Because I’m more than just a little pissed. And that’s why I’m writing this review. You see, for the last almost…
Category: Rants and Observations
“Embrace Failure” Is Psycho-babble Bulls**t
“Embrace Failure” That was the subject line of an email that I received yesterday. Seriously. I don’t think I’ve heard anything more stupid in my entire life. Embrace failure. Really? It’s like all the people that never got picked for kickball in the third grade are either running the show or in positions of influence. It’s no wonder we’re morphing into a society that wants to be taken care of instead of being masters of…
Cash Flow Mercenary TV: Pick Your Poison
You think the Greek “debt crisis” is something bad happening to someone else way far away? Think again.
Off-Topic Friday: Can We Finally Talk Turkey About the Automotive Industry?
C’mon. Let’s all take a minute to catch our breath. There’s way too much hyperventilating going on. I myself have been torn through this process. My day job is tied directly to the automotive industry, and although my background and attitudes are firmly on the side of free-market laissez-faire economics, a part of me has secretly been pulling for the loan package to be approved. Because it would be easier. Because it would be easier.…
Panic and Uncertainty – the Twin Towers of Turbulence
Panic and uncertainty – uncertainty and panic. The twin towers of turbulence that are causing all sorts of commotion in our financial markets. Sure there are real problems. But these two mischief makers are making things a lot worse than they need to be. So much so that we are seeing interest rates approaching zero. Read on for the story. Investor fear drives US Treasury yields to near zero Dec 7 06:50 PM US/Eastern The…
Just Confirmed My Speaking Time for Podcamp Michigan TOMORROW!
I have taken the plunge and signed up for a speaking slot at the first Michigan Podcamp that will be held tomorrow, November 8 in Southfield. I’ll be speaking from 1:45 – 2:00. It’ll be a quick 15 minutes on one of my favorite topics. Twitter for Small Business Owners – Lessons Learned and Profits Earned I laughed hysterically at the concept of Twitter when Mark Ijlal first introduced it to me. Â I’m not laughing…