Burgers or pizza? Beach or pool? Cat or dog? Life is full of choices. Every moment of every day we are deluged with information, which we must process, sort through and act upon. Fighting an overwhelming tide of incoming emails, most of us pick and choose a small percentage of emails to open and read (or more…
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This time of year, when you hear about rankings, they aren't the ones relating to search engine listings. In March, rankings are about brackets and pump-fakes and second chance points ... and some really good live television if you are a basketball fan. Yes, March Madness is upon us, and it seems there are more similarities…
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There's a stark contrast between a guided trail ride and racing in the Kentucky Derby. While both involve riding a horse, the gear and the preparation -- not to mention speed of the journey -- are profoundly different. In the quest for a successful conclusion, however, both riders must continuously adjust their approach based on frequently shifting…
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Messed up? Make lemonade. We've all been there. You check your work once, twice, three times ... you read it aloud, ask a trusted employee to review it, save it and give it a final review first thing in the morning with a fresh brain and rested eyes. You pronounce it ready and emphatically click send. And then:…
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With canned content, your business is nearly indistinguishable from your competitor's. There are times when it's really hard to bite your tongue. I had one of those moments during a recent conversation with a new client. While discussing their current marketing tactics and how we could improve their effectiveness, the client mentioned that they use email…
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