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My Dad, the Salesman
Dad excelled in the sales profession. I am not sure what techniques he learned or practiced through the years to close a deal. I just know what I observed. It wasn’t the product that intrigued him although he never sold… Continue reading
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Fatherhood
“He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his father’s wisdom than he who has a great deal left him does to his father’s care “ – William Penn Not… Continue reading
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Business Ethics?
Do not trust in extortion or take pride in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them. – Psalm 62:10 John Maxwell wrote, "There’s No Such Thing as Business Ethics" and intentionally gave it a… Continue reading
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Joining Frenzy
Lately I’ve been playing catch-up. I’ve been joining every free online community that I run across and starting blogs all over the place. Most of it is to learn what is available. If I am going to be a resource… Continue reading
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Cravings or Desires
I read a chapter in Proverbs most every day corresponding to the day of the month. I've been doing this for quite a while an have failed to exhaust all the insights that pop out of the page, grab me… Continue reading
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The MultiLeveler and Ty Tribble
I am not in lockstep on all of Ty Tribble’s conclusions at The MultiLeveler, but he has some valuable insights for bringing network marketing into the 21st century. Speciifcally, I don’t buy Costco’s assertion that its mangosteen has more Xanthones… Continue reading
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Jerklessness
My Christian friends have a love and concern for non-believers. It is deep, sincere, and passionate. My atheist friends have their own concerns. Those concerns have to do with respect for their dignity and right to choose their own destinies… Continue reading
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Thoughts from Psalm 11
Absolute Trust “In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? “ – Psalm 11:1 The impulse to flee is one of two that we face in any crisis… Continue reading
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Discussing Third Place Ideas
I have launched two discussions of the third place concept. One is in the interfaith Religion Forum and the other is in the Christian Fellowship Forum. Participation will be welcome. Continue reading
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More on Starbucks – The Third Place
It is over halfway through the day and I am still in utter amazement at the possibilities of having lunch at Starbucks. It is like having your two best friends meet and hit it off. I can actually read a… Continue reading
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