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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.
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.”
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”
“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)”
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”
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”
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 ____________”
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”
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!!!”
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”