Will the Price of Cubans Rise or Fall?
There’s a Seinfeld episode in which Kramer orders some Cubans. Jerry thinks he’s ordering cigars but Kramer actually brought three Cuban men over so they could roll cigars for him. He didn’t get cigars because they were illegal. When America cut ties with Cuba after Fidel Castro took over, it became illegal to do business […]
Jerry Seinfeld: Following the Lead of an Expert
I’m a big Seinfeld fan. No matter how many times I’ve seen an episode I always laugh. I’ve watched reruns so many times over the past 25 years I feel like Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer are personal friends. What I appreciate most is how the show portrays everyday situations in such a humorous light. […]
Anchors Aweigh on You More than You Realize
The human mind is a fascinating creation. With it we move, breathe, consciously decide what to do and subconsciously do things with little knowledge of why or how we do them. With the help of our five senses, our brains help us make sense of the world around us. Despite its wonder our brains can […]
Influence and Persuasion Quotes to Ponder
This week’s post is a little different. Below you’ll find some of my favorite quotes when it comes to influence and persuasion. It’s a short post but I encourage you to read the quotes slowly and give thought to what each author is saying. “Persuasion is the art of getting someone to do something they […]
Doubt and Belief
“When you say it, they doubt it. When they say it, they believe it.” Tom Hopkins, author and sales trainer I recall that quote from How to Master the Art of Selling and Tom’s Sales Boot Camp. Telling someone what you think is right for them is never as effective as helping them see it and verbalize it […]
