That’s a good question that’s been asked for years. We all know that a good captain is last to leave the ship, and the leader of a wolf pack always leads from behind. Yes, nice people get screwed sometimes. I agree. However, being nice also has the advantage that people will both like AND trust […]
Are you living your best life? No? Do you quietly dislike the people who post about the fantastic things going on in their life? Good for them you say out loud, while you silently wonder what you’re doing wrong. Why can’t my life be like that? Actually, you’re not doing anything wrong believe it or […]
How do concierge get their clients into the best restaurants? Magic! Actually, we have a bunch of techniques that we use to get our clients a table. Below are a few. 1. Use an App such as… www.opentable.com https://www.eater.com https://www.exploretock.com 2. @LastMinuteEatin – If you are in New York City, you can go to their […]
What an incredible year it has been! I think we’ve seen a little of everything this year right? Good, bad and really ugly. So what exactly DID happen in 2022? You grew. You tried new things. You were healthy. You were sick. You tried some new things and they failed. You picked yourself up and tried […]
Going to the grocery store used to be a social event. We knew all the clerks and regularly chatted with the butchers behind the cases. They knew our name and we knew theirs. Even when other grocery stores opened in our neighborhood, we kept going back because it felt like home to us. I remember […]
I’ve been getting some interesting calls lately. In the last few weeks, I’ve gotten more “panic” calls than I’ve had in a long time. The reasons for the calls vary. Some people are calling because they’re worried about money and a possible recession. Others call because the “you-know-what” has hit the fan and they need help […]
I stared at my computer trying to think of a topic to write about for my monthly newsletter. Nothing. My mind was blank. Not getting anything accomplished, I decided to leave my office and take a walk hoping it might inspire me. I grabbed my coat, and my little dog, who is sadly suffering from […]
Life is hard. Or life can be great. It really depends on your perspective. Two people can look at the exact same thing and each have different thoughts about it. Take a traffic jam, for example. You could stress out about the drivers cutting in front of you, or the fact that you might be […]
Seriously, can you? Sit back in your chair right now and ask yourself. Sure, you say. Easy! Food make me happy. Beer makes me happy. Money! Money makes me happy. Ok, but what about the big things? Does your job make you happy? Do you have hobbies that REALLY make you happy? If your life […]
Have you ever been in a meeting with somebody who is not paying attention to you or what you’re saying? Of course you have. How about the time when you were in a face-to-face conversation with somebody, and they suddenly get a text, which of course they immediately answer right in the middle of your […]