It's that time of the year again, where we all go to lunch with work colleagues to celebrate surviving another year in the same work environment together - where we might have to endure sitting on a table loaded with big-wigs, fat-cats, and managers. The astute employee uses this location to their advantage, wielding a... Continue Reading →
Twenty Years of U2
For the last couple of days, my mind has been as dry as a South Australian summer when it came to finding something worth blogging about... until today. Today, I'm telling you the story of how I became a lifelong U2 fan. Back in 1985, my younger brother and I were each given a cassette... Continue Reading →
Dare To Be Someone
I had these printed in 22pt on the cubicle wall at my government day-job for over ten years. It helped. I cannot recall where I originally got it from - but it helps survive the days. It’s obviously aimed at a salesman, but can easily be used in anyone’s life. It's what keeps my entrepreneurial... Continue Reading →
Credit to the Man
Best quote of the day is: It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man... who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and... Continue Reading →
The Pursuit of Happiness
This is the top fifty people who matter most in the world in 2006. I dare you to start from the most influential and important person on the web, then tab your way through the remaining 49 others who have made it to the list. Where else but on the Internet could someone make a... Continue Reading →
Twenty Years Later
After waiting twenty years for their return, today I purchased GOLD tickets to see Bono, The Edge, Larry and Adam in Adelaide on November 16 2006 at AAMI Stadium is the greatest band on the planet: U2! Yes, I stood line for three hours on my day-off-work. Making 150 fruitless phone-calls whilst waiting in line... Continue Reading →
Marketing to the Masses
In the fast-paced world of business, it's easy to get caught up in the latest technological advancements, product innovations, marketing strategies, financial planning, and manufacturing processes. While all these elements are undoubtedly crucial for a successful business, it's important to remember that at the heart of it all, business is about people. "Business is all... Continue Reading →
Education Equals Money, Cash and Two Billion Dollars
You think computing is an industry where a good education helps - right? Here are two examples that show how much education you need to become a billionaire: 1. Sergey Brin received his BS degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1993. Currently, he is a Ph.D.... Continue Reading →
Connection with Like-Minded Creators is Important
I have been reading posts by Chris Pearson over at Pearsonified. Chris writes posts that are always informative and teach old-tricks in new ways and in a different light. This may sound like what every one is doing these days - but Chris puts a particularly good spin on everything that entices you to read... Continue Reading →
5 Top Ways to Get and Stay Rich
I've always dreamed of striking it rich, but the path to wealth has remained a bit of a head-scratcher for me. Yet I have taken the time to research to find out how the unfathomably wealthy better half have managed to save, accrue and finally give their squillions away: "They give away more."Despite their crafty... Continue Reading →
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