Friends of Dave #22: Frontin' and Maxin'
Here it is, the groove slightly transformed...just a little break from the norm.
Memorial Day is upon us, and thus, so is the unofficial start of summer. As of now, commutes will likely become more bearable and kids off from school will likely become increasingly unbearable. And from now until Labor Day your Fridays and your pants will undoubtedly share a few things in common: they will be something you occasionally plan to take off, or at the very least, they will be shorter.
So with a three day weekend upon us, I will spare you a lengthy rant or deep prologue this week with Issue #22. Consider it a little break from the norm. It's now summertime after all.
I hope you enjoy your long weekend. Catch a parade if the weather permits (maybe one of the best things about being an American and living in a small town, in my opinion, are the local Memorial Day parades), eat some hot dogs and hamburgers, enjoy a Little League baseball game or soccer tournament, and whatever you do, please stop and remember why we have this time off in the first place. Despite any turmoil, dissent or divisions we may have in our country, we should be able to agree that we are all still very lucky to share our freedom.
Be safe and have a good weekend one everyone!
XOXO
Dave
Think on This...
Why All Humans Lie — www.nationalgeographic.com Honesty may be the best policy, but scheming and dishonesty are part of what makes us human.
The Science Behind Miracles — www.outsideonline.com
Interesting look into how our minds are able to push our bodies to defy expectations, belief, and even our own biology.
For Your Day Job...
The Future of Whole Foods Isn’t About Groceries — www.bloomberg.com
Whole Foods can stand out with local cheese and olive oil that can’t be found elsewhere, but it needs to lower prices on standard fare like organic milk, industry analysts say.
It ain't easy being the Starbucks of grocery chains. No matter how much hipsters love it or they draw the lunchtime crowd, Whole Foods has lost it's competitive edge by not innovating its model.
Coworkers who are not your friends have a crucial role in your innovation and productivity — qz.com
When you work with respected acquaintances, you are more efficient with your time, more thoughtful with your feedback, and focused less on personal feelings and more on results.
Automating An Efficient Sales Process — www.saleshacker.com
AI & bots are helping automate the sales process and improve efficiency by reducing admin tasks and shortening sales cycles. This isn't the future folks -- it is happening now.
Your Weekly Dose of Randomness...
This is what it’s like to be struck by lightning — mosaicscience.com
TRUE STORY: about 23 years ago, I was with a group of friends on a guided overnight white water rafting trip in Maine when our campsite was struck by lightning. I was the only person of the 8 that did not get hit. It was scary as hell. Read this article -- all of it is spot on.
The World Is Running Out of Sand (long read) — www.newyorker.com
Sand is the new oil. You heard it here first, folks.
And The Last Word....
Be sure to play this early 90's classic or some of your own favorite tunes to get yourself into the summer madness.
Got feedback? Questions? Suggestions? Email me: dave@slingstonegroup.com