Important Note: I generally aim to write from a collective or personal perspective by using “I,”, “me”, “we,” or “one”, rather than directly addressing “you” the reader. However, in this particular case, I will use “you” to encourage thoughtful and responsible reflection and to help place “you” the reader within the scenario. Please understand that […]
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I Believe All New Clothes Should be Washed Before Wearing Them
There’s nothing quite like getting a new outfit or even something as simple as a new cotton dress shirt or pair of machine washable slacks for me. The colors are vibrant and the excitement of wearing something new can make it tempting to put it on immediately. With that said the fabric doesn’t feel as […]
Lessons Learned and Retrospectives (the Wisdom We Choose to Keep)
One of the most overlooked responsibilities in project leadership happens after most believe that the work was delivered and marked complete. This means that the requirements have been delivered and customer sign-off are in place. Basically, the new system has gone live, and the project team has moved on to the next initiative. Then comes […]
Easy Ways to Save More Money on Amazon Purchases
Amazon has become nearly the default shopping destination for millions of consumers in the US. While I believe that most shoppers focus on finding the lowest price by nature, there are several often missed Amazon features and advantages that can bring buyers more savings… and we all love money! For individuals who are planning to […]
Travel Tip from an Amateur: The “Plus One” Rule
Travel has a funny way of exposing the one thing you forgot to bring along. I have personally spent hours (if not days) planning for a trip including the following. The later I discover, at the worst possible moment, that I am missing something that is required for the trip. Or even that I packed […]