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The Nielsen Company reported that the average American watches nearly 159 hours of television every month or 5 1/4 hours per day. I used to enjoy “vegging” out in front of the TV at night after dinner. I rationalized it as needed “down time” after a long day of work. A therapist friend suggested that […]
Continue ReadingI just returned from the National Speakers Association Convention where I spent 8 days with 1300 professional speakers, trainers, authors, and consultants. These are my people and I had a wonderful time learning from some of the best in the business. I thought I’d share some of the best insights I got: “Take a stand. […]
Continue ReadingNetflix announced that on September 1, they will change their subscription service by separating the cost of instant downloads from the cost of mailed DVD’s. For my family, that change will result in a 33% increase in our cost. I can’t understand why they would stick it to their customers like this. Don’t they realize […]
Continue ReadingI spoke last night at the E. C. Green Cancer Center at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY (about 60 miles north of Nashville, TN). For a rural area, this center is at the top of its game with state-of-the-art technology and some of the most warm, caring, and professional staff I’ve ever met. […]
Continue ReadingIn my last post, I mentioned that I switched my insurance carrier from Liberty Mutual to Progressive because of the $2400 I saved in premiums. Another unique feature with Progressive is their Snapshot program. If you choose to participate, they send you a Snapshot device that attaches to your car. I assume it’s some sort […]
Continue ReadingAlmost two years ago, I had a motorcycle accident. I suffered a deep cut in my chin but otherwise I was OK. My motorcycle was not so lucky and I decided, for superstitious as well as practical reasons, to sell it rather than to repair it. My insurance carrier was Progressive. You may know their […]
Continue ReadingWe left on a Saturday morning, a weekend I point out, and yet our minds were still lingering on email, voicemail, and what-do-I-need-to-do-for-work thoughts. On the way to Bermuda we had a stop in Newark – which, by the way, is one sure way to make your final destination, Bermuda or otherwise, look fantastic. We […]
Continue ReadingThis new blog, “Do it Well. Make it Fun.” will focus on combining excellence with humor and fun. Check back here regularly for comments and resources that illustrate how people and organizations do things well and have fun along the way.
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