Yesterday was my 26th birthday. To quote my father-in-law.
'If you keep having them at this pace you will have to change the name your Blog to Thirty Something before you know it.'
Man, it was a great day. I had to work late but what's new?
The day before my parents took Kristie and me to P.F. Chang's (doesn't get much better than that).
Check this out...on top of the sweet new PC speakers my wife got me and my new wireless keyboard and mouse for the office my parents got me, the in-laws and my parents got me every book I had put on a wish list!!!
How awesome is that?
Here's what I have on the ole' bookshelf now:
Tim Sanders - The Likeability Factor : How to Boost Your L-Factor and Achieve Your Life's Dreams
Steven D. Levitt - Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Tom Peters - Leadership (Tom Peters Essentials)
Tom Peters - Talent (Tom Peters Essentials)
Jim Collins - Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
Malcolm Gladwell - The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
James Cramer - Jim Cramer's Real Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World
Suze Orman - The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke
Donald Miller - Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
C.S. Lewis - The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics
1.26.2006
1.21.2006
My New Question...
Why?
Would you like fries with that?
How may I help you?
All of these are great questions that I have used throughout my life. Well, I have a new one, and it makes sense.
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?
This stems from a saying we had in the hospital pharmacy where I use to work. You would constantly have people (nurses) asking you to do something. In this fast paced environment, we constantly focused on volume (get it done). The only problem was about 75% of the time they would not fill in all of the parameters. That would always lead to a bunch of 'back and forth' until the issue was resolved. BBG (my boss) quickly came up with a saying:
'Give them what they need, not what they ask for!'
By asking, 'What are you trying to accomplish,' I feel that we could have resolved many issues faster. This would lead to happy nurses, happy patients, and quicker resolutions. All of this would increase customer satisfaction.
The next time you are asked to do something, think is through, how much time could you save in the end by asking this question.
Would you like fries with that?
How may I help you?
All of these are great questions that I have used throughout my life. Well, I have a new one, and it makes sense.
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?
This stems from a saying we had in the hospital pharmacy where I use to work. You would constantly have people (nurses) asking you to do something. In this fast paced environment, we constantly focused on volume (get it done). The only problem was about 75% of the time they would not fill in all of the parameters. That would always lead to a bunch of 'back and forth' until the issue was resolved. BBG (my boss) quickly came up with a saying:
'Give them what they need, not what they ask for!'
By asking, 'What are you trying to accomplish,' I feel that we could have resolved many issues faster. This would lead to happy nurses, happy patients, and quicker resolutions. All of this would increase customer satisfaction.
The next time you are asked to do something, think is through, how much time could you save in the end by asking this question.
1.13.2006
VOTD: Colossians 3:23
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..."
Own Your Schedule
Do you own your schedule? Or does it own you? Just something to think about. The past 2 months have been pretty intense for this 20-something (1/25 will start my 26th year of life). Right now my schedule owns me.
- I need to do better at my quiet times
- I need to be more 'on purpose' with the time I spend with Kristie
- I need to manage my workflow process better
- I need to get better about leaving work 'on-time'
- I need to blog again (it's nice to vent to the world)
- God
- Family
- Work
11.18.2005
Personal Bandwidth...
band·width - The amount of data that can be passed along a communications channel in a given period of time.
This phrase has been floating around the office these days. It sounds a lot better than 'I don't have enough time'.
Go ahead and throw that out their the next time someone piles something else on your plate and says 'eat it!'
'I just do not have the bandwidth for that right now'.
This phrase has been floating around the office these days. It sounds a lot better than 'I don't have enough time'.
Go ahead and throw that out their the next time someone piles something else on your plate and says 'eat it!'
'I just do not have the bandwidth for that right now'.
11.11.2005
I Finally Agree With Oprah...
My wife told me about a recent Oprah episode where diet and exercise were the topics. While I truly believe she just might be the anti-Christ, I think she got this one right.
See for yourself, I'm surprised her website has held up to all of the hits. [link]
Got to go...time to exercise :)
See for yourself, I'm surprised her website has held up to all of the hits. [link]
Got to go...time to exercise :)
11.10.2005
Got Beard Lube?
I have used shaving gel for as long as it has been around. There has been a switch and it is wonderful!
When I placed my latest order for 'Dirt' at Sephora.com, I added a little something just to try it out...Jack Black's Beard Lube. This is just about the greatest thing ever. Preshave conditioner, shaving cream, and after shave all built into one. The other cool thing? It is not pressurized like most shaving cream/gel...meaning if you drop it in the shower, the 'button' won't break and leave you with a mess.
Which brings up another topic.
Is it just me or is shaving in the shower the greatest??? You already have hot water and your facial hair is softer which leads to a closer shave.
11.09.2005
Espresso Porn?!?!
Found this very funny site:
www.espressoporn.com
Well I think it's funny but for those of you addicted to the stuff...well...you might find it 'provocative'.
Here's a sample
www.espressoporn.com
Well I think it's funny but for those of you addicted to the stuff...well...you might find it 'provocative'.
Here's a sample
11.07.2005
11.06.2005
La Coche Esta Muerta
Well, not quite. But she is on her last leg. That being said, her replacement has been narrowed down to three:
2006 Mazda 3
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
2006 Honda Civic
2006 Mazda 3
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
2006 Honda Civic
11.01.2005
COBRA...Snake
I knew it was going to happen.
I planned for it.
I even attempted a preemptive strike.
Our little Abbie was born 7/25/2005 (5 months ago) and we are still battling insurance companies.
When I left the hospital, I knew we were going to need COBRA to cover Abbie's birth. I called and called. 'Where is this?' 'When will we get that?'
It would be nice to have someone do all of this for me. Like a health insurance 'broker'. File everything on our behalf and follow up.
We don't have the time
Don't most people have someone they go to for investments? Watch this stock and when it hits X amount sell, sell, sell.
I want someone to do that with our health insurance.
'Here's the best PPO for your family. Open a HSA and put X amount in it..oh and here is the best one to use.'
Wouldn't that be nice!?!?!
I planned for it.
I even attempted a preemptive strike.
Our little Abbie was born 7/25/2005 (5 months ago) and we are still battling insurance companies.
When I left the hospital, I knew we were going to need COBRA to cover Abbie's birth. I called and called. 'Where is this?' 'When will we get that?'
It would be nice to have someone do all of this for me. Like a health insurance 'broker'. File everything on our behalf and follow up.
We don't have the time
Don't most people have someone they go to for investments? Watch this stock and when it hits X amount sell, sell, sell.
I want someone to do that with our health insurance.
'Here's the best PPO for your family. Open a HSA and put X amount in it..oh and here is the best one to use.'
Wouldn't that be nice!?!?!
10.27.2005
600 Card Pickup
Everyone has heard of 52 card pickup...you know the game you played as a child where cards are launched at the individual that says 'sure, what's that'.
Well I get to play the grown up version...take these 600 reports and reorganize them / combine them / shuffle them / simplify them.
Sound like fun?
You bet!!!
Let's go over my 'Now, Discover Your Strengths' strengths to see if this fits:
Well I get to play the grown up version...take these 600 reports and reorganize them / combine them / shuffle them / simplify them.
Sound like fun?
You bet!!!
Let's go over my 'Now, Discover Your Strengths' strengths to see if this fits:
- WOO (Winning Others Over) - I enjoy getting people to like me...well after everything is done, prayerfully, everyone will love it and therefore love the company (even more).
- Ideation - I'm fascinated by ideas /concepts...nuff said
- Responsibility - I feel emotionally bound to follow through on anything I commit to...again, nuff said
- Significance - I want to be known and to stand out...pulling this off for the company will be huge.
10.25.2005
Compose in Word; Publish to Blogspot...
For those that like creating their master pieces in Microsoft Word prior to publishing to Blogspot here is your long awaited answer to, 'How do I...'
Blogger for Word is a free add-in for Microsoft Word that lets you save a Word document as a post to your Blogger blog with just a few clicks, and without even opening up a browser. Blogger for Word makes it even easier to express yourself online, save your documents to the web, and edit your work both online and off.
Blogger for Word is a free add-in for Microsoft Word that lets you save a Word document as a post to your Blogger blog with just a few clicks, and without even opening up a browser. Blogger for Word makes it even easier to express yourself online, save your documents to the web, and edit your work both online and off.
Horns Top Trojans
This just keeps getting better and better. The Texas Longhorns are standing at the top of the BCS! After Ohio State losing to Penn State I was nervous that Texas Tech was going to lose a game before the mighty Longhorns got to them. Should be a cake walk the rest of the way to the Rose Bowl.
By the way, I hope USC does not lose to UCLA I would love to see a UT v. USC game at the end of the season.
10.22.2005
The Eyes of Texas: 52-17
I have been waiting for this year for 25 years...how much is a plane ticket to CA?
HOOK 'EM
We Have a Winner!!!
Description:You are seeking the ultimate messenger style 17" laptop satchel, with 'kitchen sink' features yield. At this size has plentiful interior space for the extra protection afforded by full padded protection for your expensive IT goodies whilst on the go. This model has an internal divider in the main compartment meaning it's also good for those carrying a laptop, drawing tablet and or satellite phone! Good for those looking to combine their briefcase with their notebook bag. Very 'suit'-able but still street ably acceptable looks-wise.
Features:
Water resistant 1000D Nylon shell & 420D Ripstop Nylon lining, fully padded main & laptop compartments, 1 x external gusseted zip pocket w/ 6 pocket organizer, 3 x internal front pockets, padded internal divider in main compartment w/ 3 Velcro pockets, adjustable main strap w/ Quick Flick TM buckle, adjustable removable shoulder pad w/ Third Leg stability strap, clip & Velcro release flap, fits 17" laptop.
Holds:
Large sized 17" laptop shoulder bag fully padded for maximum protection and neat shape. Has a plethora of pockets both zipped and Velcro and holds around 4 folders, 17" laptop & accessories as well as daily essentials. Use the main or side strap to attach an optional extra Thirsty Al mobile phone holder. Utilize the 3rd leg Stability Strap for backpack-like levels of comfort and stability especially when riding.
Dimensions:
17.7x17.7x7.9 inches vol 20 litres 16x11.4x2 [internal laptop sleeve]
10.21.2005
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