Planned Obsolescence Drives Innovation
The technology we currently use requires us to continuously deal with upgrades. Inevitably, products and their software become faster, less expensive, more user-friendly. We expect it.
Backorders Are Better than No Orders
When I first entered sales one of the best pieces of advise I received from one of my counterparts was, “Don’t ever let backorders stand in your way of making a sale…”
What You Resist Persists
It’s a given. If you dislike your mother-in-law, she’ll move in with you. That office copy machine will always break when you most need copies for an important meeting.
The Amazement of Success
Success is almost always a surprise. It seems to come when least expected. It is elusive. “I’ll know it when I see it,” I tell myself.
Face it: Burnout, Wipeout, or Brownout
Face it. Most workers are not engaged with their work. They simply show up; do what is asked; go home; and get a paycheck.