Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
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New Year’s Resolutions Heading Into Q4
With about 80 days left in 2026, Don Kowalewski grades his New Year’s resolutions heading into Q4 — the wins, the zeroes, and the new habits he’s adding. From rehabbing his knee daily and going ‘Sugar Free Don’ to journaling, reading, power weekends, and the 100-Day Rosary Challenge, it’s a brutally honest scorecard of a year in progress, plus new Q4 additions from restarting Homework for Life to chasing 155 pounds.
New Year’s Resolutions after 2/3rds of 2026
We are two-thirds of the way through 2026, so it’s time for a reality check on my resolutions. Am I crushing them? Not quite. But I put everything into a spreadsheet, which is equal parts procrastination and facing my failures head-on. From hitting 100% on work focus and bedtime reading to total misses on daily writing, here is my mid-year progress report.
Sales is like Sales.
It’s my own fault. I listen to too many Podcasts and audiobooks about Sales. Regular readers know I work in advertising sales. More specifically, I work in Radio sales with a healthy dose of Event Sales and Digital Sales. The “Digital Sales” part is… Continue Reading “Sales is like Sales.”
Lawn Mowing Bliss = A Honda Harmony Lawn Mower
I’m guessing I’m not the only guy whose feelings are hurt by this Progressive “Becoming Your Parents” commercial. Mostly, those are funny … but when Dr. Rick said, “lawn care is not a hobby.” I was a little offended. I got my best stationary… Continue Reading “Lawn Mowing Bliss = A Honda Harmony Lawn Mower”
2026 Resolutions (1st Month Update)
“Who’s this update for,” you ask? It’s for me. You know the old saying about goals … something, something … write them down … make them measurable. Something, something. Adjust, evaluate, and …something, something … don’t give up. Smart guy Gary Vaynerchuk says it… Continue Reading “2026 Resolutions (1st Month Update)”
2026 New Year’s Resolutions
For the entire month of December, I pondered and meditated about my 2026 Resolutions. Then…bam! It’s the “new year” and I’m off to a slow start. Or am I? Some resolutions only work if you start immediately on Day-1 (ie “Exercise Every Day”), but most resolutions… Continue Reading “2026 New Year’s Resolutions”
Don and His Podcasts: Ad Environment
I love Podcasts. I listen to 20+ hours weekly. My shows are all listed below, below. This project isn’t about the shows I like, but more about where I consume them and, because of my job, selling advertising and a growing interest in Podcast… Continue Reading “Don and His Podcasts: Ad Environment”
Year of the ____________
Remember I already declared 2026 will be the Year of the Pen. Meaning, I switch from only using wood pencils for everything … work notes, journaling, sketching, etc … to using ONLY pens. Additionally, it’s going to be the “Year of” a few more… Continue Reading “Year of the ____________”
More Resolutions
The list and brainstorm continues. Look at this list?!?!?! Can you imagine if I do all of this stuff how amazing I will be and how awesome my life will be? What if I do 50%? What if I do 25%? Still pretty good… Continue Reading “More Resolutions”
Happy (Belated) International Podcast Day!!!
Figures since I spend about 23 hours a week listening to Podcasts, I should wish everyone a happy International Podcast Day! I’m gonna celebrate by, um … listening to Podcasts about Podcasts because … drum roll . . . I think I’m gonna start… Continue Reading “Happy (Belated) International Podcast Day!!!”
