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Why names matter

A name is the shortest, most distilled form of a story. A good, inspired name can do wonders. Case in point: MacBook Air. The name become a self-sustaining continue reading

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What can velvety mashed potatoes teach us about business

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Which would you enjoy more, velvety mashed potatoes or velvety mashed potatoes? Nobody has yet done continue reading

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Attraction

Noun
The power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something.
A quality or feature of something or someone that evokes interest, liking, or desire.

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It’s easy to forget…

A major factor in determining your success is the amount of time you invest to better yourself.
Please don’t say I cannot. Instead say: I presently continue reading

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When you think of digital media, think a small table for two

Can anyone make a leap to surprising new heights of career and/or business success with a little help from digital media? In short, yes. This continue reading

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What can the Swanson’s TV Dinner teach us about success

“In 1953, C. A. Swanson and Sons, a poultry producer, was stuck with 260 tons of frozen turkey and insufficient storage room. They kept moving continue reading

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How much money can a piece of creative work make you?

You can get some idea by taking a quick look at some famous logos and the price tag attached to each:

Pepsi logo price tag: $1,000,000
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$100K worth of free advice

Can we get this ebook in the hands of 1 million people?
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Who wants what you’ve got?

The answer to this is rarely everyone. It’s easy to forget that.

My 2¢:
Shrink to grow.
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Rent a New Yorker

A friend of mine just emailed me this insightful story about an approach to design and problem solving.

Image: Bob Gill

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