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DirecTV Sucks – and here’s why…

DirecTV Sucks – and here’s why…

John January 27, 2012 0

So, a few years back we decided to get DirecTV. We PURCHASED a receiver at wholesale pricing because at the time, my Dad was a DirecTV retailer. Later, we PURCHASED an HD DVR, followed

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Daily 01.19.2012 – Moving Forward

Daily 01.19.2012 – Moving Forward

John January 19, 2012 0

Well, it looks like my time in Kentucky is coming to an end. It’s been an emotional 9-10 days. We had my grandmother’s funeral – as I’ve said, it was a beautiful service and

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Afterthoughts

Afterthoughts

John January 15, 2012 0

Currently Listening To: Venus De Milo  by Miles Davis Sunday – 6:33am I’ve been up for about an hour now. This is my usual rising time throughout the week, although being sick with an

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Thank you Mama Ruth…

Thank you Mama Ruth…

John January 13, 2012 0

It’s 1:21am. I’m jarred awake partially by the cold of the night, and thoughts of the day ahead that I will begrudgingly take part of in the next few hours. My grandmother passed away on Tuesday.

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Why A Juice Fast?

Why A Juice Fast?

John January 5, 2012 0

I get a lot of questions asking, “Why a juice fast?”. For me, it’s the best way to clean out the body and drop weight in a somewhat semi healthy manner. Obviously, get everything

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Day One Juice Fast

Day One Juice Fast

John January 5, 2012 0

I survived day one. On to day two!

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Welcome to 2012

Welcome to 2012

John January 2, 2012 0

Well, we made it to 2012. And what a year 2011 was for me! What ended in June, my contract with Wells Fargo – began with me moving to Charlotte, NC where I accepted

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Louis CK makes $1 million in 12 days, proves that DRM-free content is valued

Louis CK makes $1 million in 12 days, proves that DRM-free content is valued

John December 23, 2011 0

Hear that, MPAA / RIAA? That’s the sound of Louis CK’s audience chuckling. Not at one of his jokes, mind you, but at the notion of strapping DRM onto everything you possibly can in order to “make

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How to Deal with Micromanagers

How to Deal with Micromanagers

John December 4, 2011 0

There are many management techniques that prohibit the development of leaders.  Let’s talk about one style– the micromanager.  As you advance in your career, perform a self-awareness exercise to make sure you aren’t developing

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Reboot: Pre-Planning

Reboot: Pre-Planning

John November 19, 2011 0

Well, here we are. I’ve finally reached a breaking point in my life. I’ve struggled with my weight for years – up and down, losing and gaining the weight back. A couple days ago,

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