Category Archives: work

Call Me A “Leisure Class”

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

  “What do you do everyday in retirement?” is a common question I get.  The curiosity is understandable. Without purpose or direction, life can be aimless and likely boring. And for many, work fills that void. It provides structure. Wake … Continue reading →

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Prerequisite For “Value-added”

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

Every business wants to be value added. Be it in products, services, or both. But a prerequisite of being value added is to understand what the customers want. Not what the business wants. This is easier said than done. Market … Continue reading →

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“Seeking Challenge”

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

Common in resumes is the phrase “seeking greater or increasing challenges” – the reason to move or advance one’s career.  While no doubt in the job seeker’s intention, the phrase is often misused for the career move.  Why? How many … Continue reading →

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Being Professional

Posted on March 6, 2018 by

It’s pouring down rain, and I hear the trash truck roaring by outside.  Two trash collectors soaked by the downpours are nevertheless gathering bags of trashes in the neighborhood.  In a few minutes they move on as the thunderstorm intensifies … Continue reading →

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Day 4 Week 5 – What Am I Good At?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

1 mile warm up, 6 mile steady ( 8:40), 1 mile cool down, overcast, 73 degree I believe I am good at many things, but  . . . I can’t  to tell you any.  The act of such telling has always … Continue reading →

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Continuing Education?

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

  Often time when we step out of school and get a job, we stop learning & start producing.  Sure we learn about the job as far as where is the coffee mess,  the conference room, and the dress code. … Continue reading →

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How To Tell Your Life Story?

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

Whether you are a story teller or not, when it comes to the question of “tell me about yourself,” it is one story that you can’t miss.  Who else would be in a better position to talk about your own … Continue reading →

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The Fine Print?

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

According to Forbes less than 1 in 1000 read the fine print online.  That is by clicking through screen after screen of legalese (30,000 words in some cases).  Normal procedure is to click “I Agree” and move on as it’s a … Continue reading →

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Political Calculations

Posted on March 23, 2017 by

“Do we have the votes?” is a big part of the political culture.  After-all votes matter.  Because without the votes, bills, including the budget, don’t get passed.  And lots of people get impacted. Democracy dictates the courses of persuasion & … Continue reading →

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Tracking Trump – First 50 Days

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

In this Big Data world, metrics galore seems to be the norm.  But when it comes to how the new President of the United States is doing, the metrics are better focused. In his first 50 days in the White House, … Continue reading →

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