Brody Bond

Excuses

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by brody.

Chris Guillebeau wrote a post today called “All the Things You Don’t Need”. Here’s an excerpt:
Focusing on something you don’t have (but think you need) can be a dangerous, common pattern. The pattern is to identify something you lack and use that as an obstacle that prevents you from doing what you really want.
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“You Have to Buy From Me Right Now” – Comcast Rep

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by brody.

This is a ridiculous story about getting internet and cable in my new apartment. I’ve learned these lessons before, but this story confirms two things: 1) be nice, and 2) ask for what you want.
If there were a third lesson here, it would be “play dumb”. Here goes…
In trying to get internet and tv in [...]

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