From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Did You Get Paid For Your Story?

March 25, 2010

It seems that the wave of people wishing to be paid speakers is building again.  The idea of appearing on stage for either a huge fee or being able to drive people to run to the rear of the room to buy your products – is infectious. Can “normal” people actually achieve this? The answer [...]

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“Being sorry won’t get you into heaven…”

March 13, 2010

“Being sorry won’t get you into heaven…Get happy, son. Get that old spring into your step and stay on your toes” Today I came across an old, tatty copy of “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert Heinlein.  As I skimmed through it – lots of rather interesting and provocative ideas jumped off the pages. [...]

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Townsville Builder Has Great Example of Guarantee

March 6, 2010

Townsville builder Brad Keir of  Keir Constructions has an excellent example of how to use a guarantee. His guarantee is “We guarantee to complete your home in 80 working days.”   If he doesn’t he will pay your rent or the equivalent.  To my knowledge no one else in Townsville as such a clear and [...]

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