Today’s post is a snark about my attempt at a brilliant Christmas gift for the fella, and the company (which shall remain nameless) that ruined it. I try to avoid writing snarky posts, but I’m pretty disappointed, and there are valuable lessons to be learned, so here goes.
A few months ago, I read a story about entrepreneurs who had a great idea and a tight budget. They turned that idea into a very successful business that sells skin care products. I liked the story, but what really grabbed me was the description of what they sell.
The following quote is a Stickie on my desktop:
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans—the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.”
W.H. Murray
Scottish Himalayan Expedition
There are people who would have you believe that positive thinking will make all your dreams come true. There are enough self-help books pushing that message to sink a container ship.
There’s less than a month left in the year. ‘Tis the season for wish lists and planning resolutions.
So tell me what you want to read about here. Tell me what you need to learn, what’s bugging you, what obstacles you’re hitting, or the information you’ve been looking for but can’t find easily.
