items for 08.01.2008
August 1, 2008- We live in a cynical world of tough competitors . . . – FBS Blog
There’s a lot corny about Tom Cruise’s “you complete me” dialog at the end of Jerry Maguire but the part that always sticks with me is where he says something like “we live in a cynical world of tough competitors.” Implicit is that there’s something more to life and I’ve been fortunate to witness that this week.In business, as in sports, people’s true character comes out when you’re down and need to mount a big comeback. The true winners and team players are revealed. Scaling is the most difficult thing in the web world right now – I’ve been there many times. This particular game might have been hard to watch at times, but I’m calling it a scrappy, come from behind win for the home team – and I’m a fan.
- The Art of Visual Thinking – How to Change the World
The more slides and pages that you need to explain your business, the less likely you will succeed. Truly, the best pitches and plans require nothing more than one page or a picture to explain them.Can you do this? It’s harder than it sounds.
- Advanced Access Earthquake Photo in LA Times – Advanced Access BlogThe “Your Scene” section of the LA Times published a photo taken after our 5.4 earthquake on 7/29/08 at 11:42 AM. The photo included is the office of Marketing Director, Gary Brackle – his office took quite a beating!
Friends at Advanced Access also has a tough week – but they’re all ok.
I’ve been to Gary’s office before. And that’s exactly what it looks like.
Hey Old Friend…but that’s the beauty of PR, making lemonade from lemons in the midst of an earthquake, lol…actually, it was the worst shake I’ve felt since arriving here in So Cal in 1985…let’s do lunch, Gary B.