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Monthly Archives: June 2007

The Best Excuses Ever

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Stever

Have you noticed that people don’t like to say, “I’m making this decision because it’s convenient for me. It may hurt others. It may even hurt them a lot, but my convenience is more important.” They don’t like to say … Continue reading →

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A Complaint Free World. Drats.

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Stever

My purple bracelets from A Complaint Free World. arrived today. Darn. They’re based on the simple idea that it takes 21 days to break a habit. You wear one, and decide to change the habit. If you relapse, you switch … Continue reading →

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U.S. Auto Manufacturers outraged at 12-year target to reach below-average performance

I’m not quite sure what to say. The Senate has voted to raise mileage standards to 35 mpg by the year 2020. U.S. auto folks claim it will never happen, as AutoBlog reports. Is it just me, or are these … Continue reading →

Overcoming your own change resistance

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Ever found yourself resisting change? Read about how to overcome it or listen to the podcast here.

Newly minted Harvard MBAs, already violating ethics to make a buck

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Stever

I had dinner tonight with a friend graduating from Harvard Business School tomorrow. Her family needs an extra ticket to the graduation ceremony. A fellow classmate is offering to sell her his spare ticket for $100. The catch? The administration … Continue reading →