June 7, 2006

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Years ago, in his book, The Pursuit of Wow!, Tom Peters talked about the "bump-into factor." He said that the objects and ideas we find ourselves surrounded by and bombarded with regularly are what get our attention.

I know that what I refer to as simply "the bump factor" is my excuse for a messy desk. I have no intention of tucking critical projects efficiently away inside a drawer. When I “bump” into my projects everyday (metaphorically, not literally, I am not that messy), they stay in the forefront of my mind until they are complete. (read more...)

I started my business 6 years ago and have grown to employ four people. When I hired them there was adequate money thrown off from the business to do so, thus, the decision to add them and grow the business was a no brainier. After 6 years I am finally drawing the salary I desired, and feel is well deserved, especially considering the hard work and excessive hours that brought me to this point in time. The thing is, my business has stopped growing and does not throw off extra cash to comfortably add another employee. (read more...)

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