Tag: Books

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.

Sales Gravy Jeb Blount

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!!!”

I Love Don Week 2025: The Halfway Point

Can you believe we’re halfway through “I Love Don Week?”  Just wanted to share a few updates. Oh, like this … you people must be playing a cat and mouse game and you have something big planned as a surprise. Because so far …… Continue Reading “I Love Don Week 2025: The Halfway Point”