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Apr 7, 20221 min read

Theory and Execution

Another "Retail Marketing Strategies" course completed, made better by exceptional marketing guests who can combine theory and execution...

Mar 4, 20223 min read

Becoming More

I was reminded of my first chess victory against him two weeks ago when my oldest son, Aidan, beat me at chess for the first time...

Dec 2, 20212 min read

Better than the Last Time

I'm a recovering perfectionist who years ago realized that if your goal is perfection, you'll avoid trying new things that might fail...

Jul 27, 20215 min read

"I think I might like to teach someday..."

If you've ever thought you might like to teach some day, allow me to share a few thoughts...

Apr 7, 20215 min read

A MasterClass in Retention

I decided not to renew my MasterClass subscription, and received one last MasterClass lesson on "retaining users". Here's what happened...

Apr 1, 20216 min read

"Don't worry about it."

Twenty-five years ago, a teacher threw me a lifeline that changed the trajectory of my career. Last week I had the chance to pay it forward.

Mar 25, 20212 min read

Open Access

I asked my students if they preferred "in-person" or "online" classes. One student's answer really made me stop and think...

Jan 12, 20213 min read

Good Nervous

I'm a little bit nervous about the new course I begin teaching on Thursday. That's a good thing...

Dec 2, 20201 min read

Easy in the Short Term

Planning isn't the opposite of "action"...

Aug 23, 20201 min read

Why I Teach

If you're ever presented with the opportunity to teach, say yes....

May 14, 20202 min read

When things go wrong...

No matter how much you prepare, sometimes your plans are going to go off the rails...

May 7, 20202 min read

The LEGO Lesson

There's a big difference between doing something yourself and teaching someone else how to do it...

Apr 9, 20202 min read

Easier isn't always Better

Re-doing something you've done before is almost always easier. But easier isn't always better...

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