Short but packed with valuable data and wisdom, I watched Bloomberg’s Brick by Brick: Inside Lego (available on Netflix) three times this week. Why three times? For one, I absolutely love lego. After the second time, I thought I should record some of the finer points for later reference. Below you’ll find my notes from…
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No email policy
The policy Don’t check emails until a 11:30am. Emails are the bane of productivity Emails provide an easy magical doorway to the land of Sans Focus. Emails are distracting, giving the illusion of working hard, ensuring you don’t meet your goals for the day. Our Creative Director, Lannie, has been preaching for a no-email policy for years now. As of late,…
Read moreBranding: What’s in a name?
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would [not] smell as sweet. – Romeo, Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare Reality vs perception Shakespeare’s Romeo got it wrong. A rose does not smell as sweet by another name. Our brains are not just recording devices capturing our experiences, but rather…
Read moreCase study: Re-branding the potato
Market opportunity In the late 18th century, Frederick the Great, of Prussia realized the potential of potatoes to feed his people and his army. The volatility of wheat crops posed a threat to the market and to the people of Prussia. By adopting potatoes, Prussia would decrease the chance of famine and overcome their reliance…
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There’s only one hand-crafted copy of the Wu’s album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. No other copies will be made. Fans can pay $50 to listen to the album as it tours different museums and art galleries. The deets The Clan has been working on this album for well over a year, in secret….
Read moreSetting daily priorities
You already know that setting daily priorities is key to accomplishing long term goals. Yet, you find yourself jumping into work and rushing to deal with ‘important’ crap before doing so, only to find at the end of the day, you did not set your priorities. Why is this? It’s most likely because your subconscious…
Read moreMental systems: Staying positive
If you’re like me, you have a lot on your plate and sometimes you are guilty for neglecting to have those conversations with yourself. Leaving things to figure themselves out is a recipe for future misery. Feelings of uncertainty, frustration, and even anxiety are waiting a few feet away. Reminder system Here’s what I do…
Read moreBook review: The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family, by Patrick Lencioni
I bought this book about a year ago, along with three other books written by Patrick Lencioni. I finally decided to read The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family in hopes of finding a few nuggets to help bring balance to my personal (family) life. Not unlike the typical entrepreneur, I have a pretty…
Read moreBook review: Do the Work, by Steven Pressfield
Thank you, thank you, thank you Justin Smith for your recommendation. It took a few days before I made the time to pick up the book from my local Chapters. However, after reading only a few pages, I purchased two more books for my staff and a Kindle version to keep on my iPhone. I…
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