Monthly Archives: July 2010

File Under: Who Cares?

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Jim Cota

I received an email today from Adidas Golf telling me about the exciting plans for “THE WORLD’S FIRST 360 HOLE PLAYOFF” featuring two guys I’ve never heard of playing golf for 50 days across nine continents with the ultimate prize … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs tells “how to live before you die”

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jim Cota

In June 2005, Steve Jobs delivered the commencement address at Stanford. It was a talk where he promised to tell “only three stories about my life. No big deal. Just three stories…” In these three stories, he encompasses formative moments … Continue reading →

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7 Lessons from the 4th of July

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jim Cota

A couple of days early, admittedly, but well worth the read. In this brief article, Edward Klink, senior editor of Horsesmouth, a company dedicated to helping financial advisors be more successful, looks at seven lessons to be learned from The … Continue reading →

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Walking Williams Creek with Scout

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Jim Cota

We had the opportunity a few weeks ago to venture through Marrott Park and down to Williams Creek with Scout. This was her first real opportunity to be a water dog and the pure joy was unmistakable… Walking Williams Creek … Continue reading →

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