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3 days ago

It’s Hard to Say Goodbye … Even When Change Is Needed. Lessons from Gen-X TV

Learn, explore, resist. — I will never forget May 1, 1983. I had just turned fourteen. The first episode of the TV miniseries “V” was broadcast. The show generated an enormous buzz at school. All my friends and classmates talked about it. We couldn’t wait to watch the second episode. Would news cameraman, Mike…

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It’s Hard to Say Goodbye … Even When Change Is Needed. Lessons from Gen-X TV
It’s Hard to Say Goodbye … Even When Change Is Needed. Lessons from Gen-X TV

Jun 24

Alien or Prisoner of Society? How to Avoid Getting Scammed.

Why unboxing matters. — He carefully placed his debit card and handwritten note with his PIN in an envelope and sealed it. My retired neighbor, Bert, from four houses away was always extra cautious. He had heard about the work of scammers from his sister, who used to work in the bank. “Trust nobody…

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Alien or Prisoner of Society? How to Avoid Getting Scammed.
Alien or Prisoner of Society? How to Avoid Getting Scammed.

Jun 17

Men Over 50 Aren’t Boring. They Are Awesome!

But they must learn to seize the freedom and opportunities that life provides. — “So, you’re the guy who thinks men over fifty are boring.” It has become a common conversation opener since I published Are Men Over 50 Boring? last year. It’s amazing how many people — including complete strangers — want to talk with me about middle-aged men. A few weeks ago…

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Men Over 50 Aren’t Boring. They Are Awesome!
Men Over 50 Aren’t Boring. They Are Awesome!

Jun 10

How Camille Vasquez Made Lawyers Popular and Relevant Again

When do you know it’s time to mix things up and do the opposite? — People don’t like change. A bit late, maybe, but that’s what I learned over the last couple of years. So, when you are at an event telling the participants that change is upon them, two things can happen. You will be attacked, ignored, or denied. Alternatively, you become the center…

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How Camille Vasquez Made Lawyers Popular and Relevant Again
How Camille Vasquez Made Lawyers Popular and Relevant Again

Jun 3

Why the Future of Work isn’t About Technology

Unhappiness at work and the desperate need for a more common-sense workplace — “Oh, Sorry! I thought you took sugar.” I had prepared a coffee for the plumber who was fitting a new faucet in my kitchen — a fancy one with an instant boiling water tap. “I used to. But not anymore. I turned forty a couple of months ago and I…

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Why the Future of Work isn’t About Technology
Why the Future of Work isn’t About Technology

May 27

Is the World Suffering from Overcomplication?

Definitely. It’s time to speak out. — “What’s the best food you’ve ever had? And by the “best,” I mean dishes you never want to end?” When you ask this question to people around you, don’t be surprised to hear the same answer. “Authentic local dishes.” For instance, you can always wake me up for Hakata ramen…

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Is the World Suffering from Overcomplication?
Is the World Suffering from Overcomplication?

May 20

One Gen X Life Lesson That Gen Z Should Definitely NOT Follow

They must figure everything out for themselves. — My first business card. I remember admiring this beautiful “relic” for hours. It looked fantastic. The job title. My office phone number. The address. The colors. And my name in the middle. I was so proud. I couldn’t wait to share my card with my family and friends. And with…

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One Gen X Life Lesson That Gen Z Should Definitely NOT Follow
One Gen X Life Lesson That Gen Z Should Definitely NOT Follow

May 13

More Reviews. More Evaluations. More Surveys. Life under a Microscope Just Isn’t Fun Anymore.

The “tell us what you think” frustrations of digital living — And we have a new record! I’ve just received the fifth what could be dubbed as “we love to hear from you” email within ten minutes. The last one is even more depressing than the others. Why weren’t the emails redirected to my SPAM folder? Pure frustration. I need a…

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More Reviews. More Evaluations. More Surveys. Life under a Microscope Just Isn’t Fun Anymore.
More Reviews. More Evaluations. More Surveys. Life under a Microscope Just Isn’t Fun Anymore.

May 6

The “Old Media” Sucks! But Can It Be Saved?

Sometimes a little bit of unexpected can kick us into action. — A comfortable chair. A cup of mint tea. And today’s newspaper. Everything I need after a long day away from home. When life is super busy, we crave those peaceful moments when we pause and step away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. Little things that allow us…

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The “Old Media” Sucks! But Can It Be Saved?
The “Old Media” Sucks! But Can It Be Saved?

Apr 29

Should Job Applicants Stop Lying about Themselves?

The real question is: when will the world stop listening? — The HR department sent me a batch of job applications to review. “Could you let us know your top-5?” It was a thankless task. But they kindly created one file with more than a hundred documents to make it easy for me. Letters. Recommendations. CVs. We are looking for a…

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Should Job Applicants Stop Lying about Themselves?
Should Job Applicants Stop Lying about Themselves?
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