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Rules vs. Re-imagine

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He remarked, “ We seem content to dig for coal in a gold mine.” The small yet alarming ‘canary in the coal mine’ was that consumer tastes were moving, the way this commodity would be consumed was evolving, and with it a change in the rules of the game. That said, in his Nobel Lecture in 2005, Warren concludes by saying that “H.

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Popular posts of 2009. Sort of. | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

Women are inherently vulnerable: women get pregnant, and men never do, though an arc-feminist friend of mine once countered this fact with news from the inexorable march of science front, positing that, "Yes, now men can become pregnant, if they'd like." " That was in 1985.

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How to take intelligent risks | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

But every time I walk through my hall, I think about how important it is to take risks with my house – because that’s what makes it mine. There are a lot of problems with my hallway now — most notably, I used Elmer's glue instead of wallpaper paste and I'm going to have to pull down the wallpaper and start over.

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Webinar on Friday, Wedding on Saturday | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

And I totally relate to your desire to wake up every day and spend a nice long chunk of time at Starbucks…that just became a career goal of mine. I maintain that I'll be barefoot at mine, but thats a whole 'nother issue. That makes me happy for you. All my best!! xo hope to see pics!

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The farmer reviews three business books | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

It is too cute that you refer to your husband as "the farmer" I might start referring to mine as the carpenter. ;o) I had picked HER plate instead of mine. Although, overall great post. o) Dena Posted by Dena on July 13, 2010 at 2:19 pm | permalink | Reply You're the BEST! That is why the farmer loves you. What a guy!

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Don't be a snob about career advice | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

I love your blog or, as a friend of mine says, "I'm pickin' up what you're puttin' down." You put that together with all the advice you gather and you have a formula for career success! Penelope> Glad you found a purpose to keep blogging.

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The fifth annual Q&A. Or sixth. I can't remember. | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

(my husband walked in on me and I felt guilty about sitting here NOT working so I hit the send button before I thought…) I really did love this blog, I love all your blogs, they inspire me with mine,so anyway I know all about stupid questions and comments… I do have a stupid question: I just noticed that all your guest bloggers are men.

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