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Thought Tweet #643

by Rick Baker
On Jan 2, 2013

Thought Tweet #643 It seems you can build a business on very complex things and on very simple things, but not in-between.

 

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Simple things, especially those that touch the emotions, form the foundation of many successful businesses - from your favourite local diner and your favourite hair stylist to pet rocks

Complex things amaze us, especially the early adopters. Say no more than 'Apple products'. Or, consider the impact special effects have on the movies and the entertainment sector.

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Thought Tweet #642

by Rick Baker
On Jan 1, 2013

Thought Tweet #642 HAPPY NEW YEAR!


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Finally...2013...the Year of the Baker's Dozen

 

From Wikipedia

A baker's dozen, devil's dozen, long dozen, or long measure is 13, one more than a standard dozen. The oldest known source for the expression "baker's dozen" dates to the 13th century in one of the earliest English statutes, instituted during the reign of Henry III (1216–1272), called the Assize of Bread and Ale. Bakers who were found to have shortchanged customers (some variations say that they would sell hollow bread) could be subject to severe punishment including judicial amputation of a hand. To guard against losing a hand to an axe, a baker would give 13 for the price of 12 in order to be certain of not being known as a cheat. Specifically, the practice of baking 13 items for an intended dozen was insurance against "short measure", on the basis that one of the 13 could be lost, eaten, burnt, or ruined in some way, leaving the baker with the original legal dozen. The practice can be seen in the guild codes of the Worshipful Company of Bakers in London.

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Thought Tweet #641

by Rick Baker
On Dec 31, 2012

Thought Tweet #641 New Year's Resolution: I shall not eat a single scoop of ice cream in 2013.

 

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  1. Our English language...what a wonderful thing. You can have your cake and eat it too.
  2. Everyone knows doubles, triples, and home runs are better anyhow.

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Thought Tweet #640

by Rick Baker
On Dec 28, 2012

Thought Tweet #640 Rather than loud blaring and flashing your products and services, try simply explaining why you are building them.

 

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Inspired by a combination of Simon Sinek's "Discover Your Why" [The Golden Circle of Why-How-What] and Mark Weber's approach to conflict resolution [the Interests-Rights-Power Circle].

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Communication: Improving Communication | Marketing | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #639

by Rick Baker
On Dec 27, 2012

Thought Tweet #639 One thing I've learned about drawing lines in the sand: before you draw them, set your Master Rules

 

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Note to self...

Know the rules you want to live by....your Master Rules

Anticipate possible situations & predict a set of outcomes...'scenarios'.

Visualize how people will feel and act.

Visualize how you will feel and act.

Do these things before drawing lines.

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Emotions & Feelings @ Work | Master Rules | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #638

by Rick Baker
On Dec 26, 2012

Thought Tweet #638 Ernest Seller's barber is an ex-boxer. Ernest is at the barber shop with him now...about to get an uppercut.

 

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Not sure why we celebrate boxing every year...anyhow...it always reminds me of when I was a kid and wanted to try my hands at boxing...had a problem with my hands....the ref kept stepping on them.

 

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