Happiness
Pure, Unbridled Joy
If you ever forget how to let go, be present, and just be happy... watch a dog. Dogs really can teach us a lot about happiness. … [read more...]
The Positive Side of Social Media
I've written a lot about the negative side of social media, on this blog and in my book, Breaking the Spell. I'm still not a huge fan and probably never will be. But I have to share that this past … [read more...]
Success
Why Marketing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
A client emailed me the other day with a question. He wondered if marketing success is contingent on your market, or if all marketing advice works regardless of the business or geographic market … [read more...]
Blurring the Line Between Marketing and Information
Do you remember when marketing was marketing and information was information? I began my marketing career in the mid 1980s, right after I graduated from college. For years I worked in advertising … [read more...]
Money
Winning the Lottery
The other day my husband was watching an episode of Dateline about lottery winners. Each person had won a large sum of money and the show chronicled how they were spending it and dealing with their newfound wealth. They also had the opportunity to receive financial advice from Donald Trump. It … [read more...]
Using Credit Cards May Now Cost You More
As of January 27, 2013, retailers in 40 states can now charge a surcharge of up to 4% if you choose to pay for your purchase with a credit card. This surcharge is meant to cover the fee banks charge retailers for processing their credit card transactions. Stores are required to post a notice … [read more...]
Can Money Buy Happiness? I Dunno; Can it Buy Brocolli and Cookies?
Ah, the age old question, can money buy happiness? In short, absolutely, positively, YES. However, there’s one caveat. Money also buys misery. To question the very nature of what money can buy is like questioning what money can buy when you walk into a grocery store. Can money buy unhealthy … [read more...]
