Several years back, I came across my favorite Onion article, “Annual Ninja Parade slips by unnoticed.” Naturally I often mention it in casual conversations, so here it is.
via TheOnion
Ninja Parade
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Look what I got!
via Fido To Go
Vanquishing the Hulk
Aside
To destroy the Incredible Hulk, kill him with kindness.
Grilled Veggies and a Thief
Grilled by yours truly.
And a thief!
Miso Broiled Sea Bass
With a citrus-ginger butter sauce, steamed rice, asparagus, and carrot tempura. Amazing.
8 Things Remarkably Successful People Do
I once asked a number of business owners and CEOs to name the one skill they felt contributed the most to their success. Each said the ability to sell.
Keep in mind selling isn’t manipulating, pressuring, or cajoling. Selling is explaining the logic and benefits of a decision or position. Selling is convincing other people to work with you. Selling is overcoming objections and roadblocks.
Selling is the foundation of business and personal success: knowing how to negotiate, to deal with “no,” to maintain confidence and self-esteem in the face of rejection, to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, to build long-term relationships…
When you truly believe in your idea, or your company, or yourself then you don’t need to have a huge ego or a huge personality. You don’t need to “sell.”
You just need to communicate.
- Jeff Haden, 8 Things Remarkably Successful People Do (via my father in-law)
Ole Smoky Moonshine
Rocket fuel in a jar.
