July 8, 2004

“The hardest part about gaining any new idea is sweeping out the false idea occupying that niche. As long as that niche is occupied, evidence and proof and logical demonstration get nowhere. But once the niche is emptied of the wrong idea that has been filling it – once you can honestly say, ‘I don’t […]

Eric Sink: “I’ve been getting lots of requests for a printer-friendly version of my series on The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, so I’m making it available as a PDF.”

Forbes on how to go into business for yourself: “You’ve got to outdo Captain Ahab for monomania. But total devotion to the business shouldn’t slide into tunnel vision.” via Jeff Cornwall, who is also quoted in the article.

Dave Ramsey: I wouldn’t call it a rip off. It usually costs anywhere from $18 – $25 a month, and most of the time you get a free will out of it, which usually costs around $300 bucks, so you’ll get your money back in the first year, which is nice. This also encourages people

Ben Casnocha: “Most [teens] end up working for their parents (you know, file papers, answer the phone, etc). But the thing is no parent really wants to hire their kid because they want young Johnny to get the experience of working for someone else in an environment that more accurately mirrors, well, real work. Why

Jill Konrath: “Some people just seem to be right at home when they’re at a networking function. They chat effortlessly with strangers and create new relationships with ease. Not me. Much as I’d like to see myself as suave and debonair, I’m really a bit of an introvert. I’ve had to learn these social graces.

Dan Sherman: “[Jeff Bezos is] heavily [investing in] nanotechnology. You’ll never guess why, though. Tunnels.“