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    BREAK THE PATTERN! Why “pattern interrupts” are so important in this time of overstimulation and COVID

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    Have you been hearing a lot of this in marketing lately?: “We’re all in this together.” “Stay safe.” “The new normal.” “We care.” I find this this over-earnest, kumbaya-vibe messaging a bit tiresome, especially coming from big brands. They don’t know us personally, so they couldn’t possibly care that much.…

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    Are You Ready for the Baby Boomer Retirement Tsunami?

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    “OK, Boomer.” That snarky Gen Z/Millenial comeback to the shade thrown at them by older people means “you are clueless about what’s hip and relevant.” I am pretty sure no Baby Boomer has actually been offended by this, as they are anything but clueless or irrelevant, but the news media…

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    Is being fat, lazy, and sluggish after the Holidays mandatory or something?

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    Welcome to the end of December. Otherwise known as “stuff my face and take a nap” season. Now there isn’t anything wrong with taking a break, reconnecting with family and friends, and enjoying the delicious food and drink that accompanies the season. I am all for it and consider the…

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    Is it time to exit? Earn more.

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    Who is responsible for the success of your business? The politically correct b.s. answer is always “oh it’s a team effort blah blah blah.” But let’s face it: if you founded it, most likely it’s YOU, or perhaps you and a partner, who actually made it happen. You were just…

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