Why I Never Check Luggage

Why I Never Check Luggage

There are a lot of reasons why I don’t ever check my bags when I get on a flight: First, I believe that there are only two kinds of luggage; carry-on and lost. Case in point, Gloria and I attended an over-the-top 50th birthday party in Austria that included a...
Who’s Advertising To Whom?

Who’s Advertising To Whom?

Ralph Lauren is a billionaire. That’s billionaire with a B. And billion-dollar Ralph doesn’t justhave one billion dollars. Oh no, no, no. Ralph’s got a bunch of billions laying around. One of the things Ralph did to earn his billions was to put his name or his logo on...
Being True to Yourself VS. Being Successful

Being True to Yourself VS. Being Successful

Jogging on the boardwalk in Venice Beach was hot and sweaty work. When I was done I looked around for some cold water. Before long I passed an old-fashioned newsstand and saw a big refrigerated case inside. A little bell announced me as I opened the door to the shop....
The Gift of Menopause

The Gift of Menopause

Last week there was an article in The New York Times by contributing opinion writer Margaret Renkl titled, “The Gift of Menopause.”   Granted, no matter how sensitive I try to be to the daily experiences of my wife and other women in my life, I cannot truly understand...
The Secret of Success

The Secret of Success

Here’s a thought: If we want to increase our success, why don’t we stop concentrating on what our products or services do and start focusing on what they do for our customers? In other words, what if we stop emphasizing our function and start promoting the results of...
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