Category Archives: thoughts

quote: you can lead

By adam | Published: July 2, 2010

I am gonna take credit for the third part of this quote…I keep using it…it sticks…so… You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him/her drink…however, you can make the horse thirsty. Think about it . p.s. I don’t claim this “add-on quote” without hesitation, but I’ve used it with about 20 people who [...]

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chop wood, carry water

By adam | Published: June 29, 2010

When life throws challenges at you…just keep going. Keep opening doors and walking through them. Keep your balance of positive in the face of difficulty and negative. That is how businesses launch and ideas come to be introduced to the marketplace. Betalkaboutable is a brand I came up with some time ago…and now the “business” (really just [...]

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Making my Twitter profile look…

By adam | Published: June 3, 2010

Making my Twitter profile look good with Themeleon by @COLOURlovers http://colourlovers.com/themeleon Love it?

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a story i am proud to share

By adam | Published: May 16, 2010

If you haven’t been exposed to it, this was an inspiring event in my life. I have been fortunate to share it with a few folks who appreciated it. Just search “zen surfing benjamin bloom” and it will show up. (Actually, it doesn’t any more, so here is a link http://www.benjaminbloom.net/zenandtheartofsurfingandworking.htm) photo credit: joiseyshowaa photo [...]

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listenin to @Amanda_Healy heal…

By adam | Published: March 26, 2010

listenin to @Amanda_Healy healy talk about social media @CAWorld2010 – part of @tonyamckinney ’s team program, thanks for listening #CAWorld

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my top 10 favorite southern sayings

By adam | Published: March 14, 2010

1. Whoa…that would make a train take a dirt road. 2. He’s busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kickin’ contest. 3. She’s about as sharp as a mashed potato. 4. He’s confused as a cow on astroturf. 5. Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit. 6. That just dills my pickle. 7. That went over like a fart [...]

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happy new year 2010

By adam | Published: January 19, 2010

My wish for you in 2010 is for personal growth from deeper relationships!!! It’s been a few weeks since the new year started, and I wanted to wish everyone who reads this a Happy 2010. In particular, I am very grateful for all my family, friends, coaches, and colleagues…and wish them a great 2010. For the [...]