Democrat. Republican. Third Party. The name alone has a connotation, doesn’t it? After this year’s presidential “debate” spectacles, can you imagine the day when 3 (or more?) candidates from varying parties stand up and debate ideas? For some reason, our country has decided that two parties have a monopoly on political views. You’re either a red or a […]
Category Archives: musing
The Holy Trinity of Government
If you’ve been following what’s been going on with the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship, you know it’s been a long road. In one of the cases, the government (aka The United States) was ordered to produce some documents by the court. They ignored the order. The plaintiffs actually had to file an emergency […]
Long Form
With the 2016 United States presidential race coming to a head, social media channels are buzzing with opinion, retweets, shares, and other sound-bites. Over the last month I’ve spent time on Facebook, along with others, sharing pieces of content, and writing quick blurbs, as it pertains to the election. Facebook (and Twitter) make it entirely too easy to […]
Exit Only
“DO NOT ENTER”, the road notification reads. In a hurry, or snap decision, how many drivers would see the word “ENTER” and proceed to drive into the direction they shouldn’t be? Contrast that with the words “EXIT ONLY”. If you’re entering a facility, even the quickest of judgement calls would be able to assess not […]
Corporate Philosophy
Yesterday, Callaway Golf announced that it had acquired Toulon Design Putter Company. Take some time to watch Harry Arnett chat with Toulon cofounder, Sean Toulon. The excitement between the two is palpable. Sean is joining the Odyssey brand to help Callaway offer new and exciting products to their putter business. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed but judging by the […]
On Working
“Work smart, not hard.” Effort and ingenuity aren’t mutually exclusive. Sometimes, working smart means you have to work hard. Those who claim to only be working half of the equation are covering up their deficiencies in skill or work ethic.
Teamwork In Video Games
Counter-Strike last night was a great contrast between a team with no cohesion and one in which everyone performed flawlessly. Everyone has a role on a team. Perform your role, don’t step on the roles of your teammates, and bring lots of enthusiasm, encouragement, and faith in your teammates abilities. During one of the early rounds of the first […]
Short-Form Content Is The Easy Way Out
Facebook. A wonderful platform for sharing photos of your kids with family members, keeping in touch with friends, and perhaps even pop culture. Then there’s that evil *share* button. You see a political image which, on the surface, matches your view. You click share. No thought was put into that share. It was an impulse. No sources were […]