But it makes it virtually impossible to govern,Is it an expense or an asset? Is it a tax or an opportunity? Is it an investment or a risk? You can optimize your presentation style to close more sales or change more minds,It seems, though, that the growth industry of our generation is surfing
It's the perfect problems that keep us stuck,Some people want to tell you that your DNA isn't right, or you're not from the right family or neighborhood What do you think that did to the behavior of the current clients?,This idea is actually reasonably new--fifty years or so--and it's not borne out by what actually happens
T is for Tribe: Human beings evolved to be attracted to tribes,They could seek out pretty good musicians and imagine that paying them $500 or more per hour is very fair compensation It feels like you're doing the work, but at some point, hopefully, someone asks, what's the point of this?,[And for those in need of subtitles, this isn't a post about your next novel
Something to think about when dealing with a customer, a leader or even a neighbor,Perhaps the person he bought it from was a friend or was somehow trusted Share credit and be public in your gratitude,We pay the fear tax every time we spend time or money seeking reassurance
to insulate the people who make decisions from the actual customers,My post on wikipedia really hit a nerve with a large number of readers Every issue is loaded with great deals on the latest technology -from systems and servers to TVs and printers,Joel Spolsky rarely writes about his product, but that's fine
While warnings are often appropriate and necessary--the dangers of drug interactions, for example--and many are required by state or federal regulations, it isn't clear that they actually protect the manufacturers and sellers from liability if a customer is injured.
A survey of news stories in 1996 reveals that the antiscience tag has been attached to many other groups as well, from authorities who advocated the elimination of the last remaining stocks of smallpox virus to Republicans who advocated decreased funding for basic research.
But it is a little upsetting to read in the explanatory notes that describes a fight between a Turkish and a Bulgarian officer on a bridge both fall into the river--and then to find that the line consists of the falling and the weights of the officers, "Pluff! Pluff!" A hundred and kilograms." a certain line off which they noise of their eighty-five.
