Be Nicer Than Necessary
December 19, 2024
In 2015, a Starbucks manager named Chris Ali hired Sam, an autistic teenager with no work experience, as a barista. This small, unnecessary act of
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“What I lack in smarts, I make up for in work…and given how hard I have to work, I must not be that smart!”–Greg hague
In 2015, a Starbucks manager named Chris Ali hired Sam, an autistic teenager with no work experience, as a barista. This small, unnecessary act of
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They only reach out when they need something from you. They see you under stress but add to your burdens rather than ease them. They
From High School Hero to College Zero Back in high school, I played tight end for our football team and wasn’t half bad. So, during
In major life decisions following the herd is often seen as the safe route. Yet history is rife with stories of those who dared to
As the national presidential election looms, we’re bombarded with campaign commercials—each championing a brighter future or forecasting dire outcomes if you vote for the opponent.
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WHEN YOU SLAP SOMEONE, MAKE IT COUNT That’s exactly what Zsa Zsa Gabor did in what became known as “the slap heard ’round the world.” It
If you can’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity. Back in 2009, I taught a law school contracts class. It was one of
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In 2015, a Starbucks manager named Chris Ali hired Sam, an autistic teenager with no work experience, as a barista. This small, unnecessary act of
Two weekends ago, close to the end of the Monday night NFL Dallas/Cincinnati game, Dallas miraculously got a chance to win when they blocked a
Bitcoin: Safe Bet or Risky Gamble? Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has been both celebrated as the future of money and criticized as an unstable, speculative
One day I asked Tex how he came up with his iconic TV slogan, “that ain’t no bull.” His answer was more graphic and more
Thanksgiving, a day steeped in tradition and smothered in gravy, is a highlight for many across the United States, marking a time for gratitude, family
They only reach out when they need something from you. They see you under stress but add to your burdens rather than ease them. They
From High School Hero to College Zero Back in high school, I played tight end for our football team and wasn’t half bad. So, during
In major life decisions following the herd is often seen as the safe route. Yet history is rife with stories of those who dared to
As the national presidential election looms, we’re bombarded with campaign commercials—each championing a brighter future or forecasting dire outcomes if you vote for the opponent.
Who’s the Genius Here? Was Marilyn Monroe smarter than Albert Einstein? If we measure smarts by IQ alone, Marilyn edges out with a score reportedly
Love doesn’t follow rules. Neither does age. Anthony Quinn, the legendary actor known for his unforgettable roles in Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia, was 70 when
The Best Deal in American History? What was the best deal in American history? I think it happened in 1803 when Thomas Jefferson negotiated with Napoleon Bonaparte
WHEN YOU SLAP SOMEONE, MAKE IT COUNT That’s exactly what Zsa Zsa Gabor did in what became known as “the slap heard ’round the world.” It
If you can’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity. Back in 2009, I taught a law school contracts class. It was one of
3,000 years ago there lived a Greek poet named Homer. One of his most famous tales was about the legendary Greek king of Ithaca named Odysseus.
Picture this: You’re out golfing at the stunning Seven Canyons course in Sedona, one of Teresa’s and my favorite places to play. You take your swing
When I first heard about The Ghost, a hidden underground club rumored to be the best-kept secret in the city, I thought my friend was joking,
Record-Breaking Olympic Romances Did you catch any of the Olympic action this year? It was a spectacular event with 10,714 athletes, 329 events, and 17
I’ve been in the news a lot this past week. The company I founded, 72SOLD, was just recognized for an unprecedented achievement. We grew bigger,
I hope you enjoyed last week’s article about the things I learned on my family vacation. As a follow up, this week’s article is about one