Penelope Trunk

MARCH 1, 2010

Posted by Donna on March 2, 2010 at 8:57 pm | permalink | Reply Thank you for sharing some of your thoughts regarding the subject of blogging.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 16, 2009

I'm a business student and I lead a business presentation two weeks ago to the US Director of Recruiting for Cummins, a Fortune 500 company, about Gen Y and recruiting them via social media networking. The entertainment arm just melted down. Subscribe -- free! In what division?

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

I have no idea what you're trying to say in this post, but it's entertaining! Posted by Alli on November 20, 2009 at 9:44 am | permalink | Reply Entertaining, as usual. I find it entertaining, and thought-provoking; it's one of my favorite reads. sometime when you not update i do read one-two your older post.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 14, 2010

But hey, it was entertaining anyway and I'm not expecting a PhD thesis with every post! :) Jen Posted by JenG on March 14, 2010 at 7:09 pm | permalink | Reply Bravo! That said, this was an enjoyable read, even if the stats set off my skeptic alarm. Have to agree with Nicole that these are relatively common professions by gender.

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Penelope Trunk

APRIL 14, 2010

Fortunately, we have a bitch session network on Brazen Careerist , and Ryan is in charge of it. But always entertaining. I just shake my head at all of the folks who seem to think that the people who "live inside the magic box" are solely there for entertainment purposes. I know I should. But I don’t control it.

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Penelope Trunk

MAY 30, 2010

Good managers will do their own recruiting by having their own great network. It never occurred to me that the con calls are driving me crazy and I do I do it for sheer entertainment. And managers already recruit through networks – at least in areas of short supply, or PAs who they take from job to job with them.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Posted by Amy on September 30, 2009 at 3:33 pm | permalink | Reply It's really interesting to me, 'Lope, that you're such a good networker. Much of the time, when I network I fall into "hypnotic pacing", where I'm copying the other person's demeanor back at them.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Posted by sophie on September 24, 2010 at 11:35 am | permalink | Reply Thanks for the thoroughly entertaining post. And SO entertaining! Small town people balk at anyone different simply because they're not regularly exposed to diversity. Give 'em the color they need. They'll eventually love you.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Find a business analogy that takes the feeling of failure out of it if that's a problem (here's one: a therapist is like a mentor for your marriage). You motivated me to get moving on social networking, jump in and learn to swim. I think you have “saved me” from the endless loop I was getting caught in.

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Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 5, 2010

Penelope Posted by Penelope Trunk on August 5, 2010 at 9:17 pm | permalink | Reply Penelope, You may also consider looking into networking marketing for business ideas. That's where network marketing can be a benefit to those that seek to be self-employed but lack the experience or training. does it entertain?

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

But I’m entertaining or useful, and when I’m at my best, I’m both. Last week at a breakfast networking event, I didn't recognize the woman sitting next to me…ack. Get along with people for a little. Then go back to your cube. Don’t tell your boss. People don’t care about your random, personal crap.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I flew my wife out on frequent flyer miles and all we had to do way pay for meals and entertainment. I've been meeting cool Twitter friends as they come through San Francisco too – hey, you're always telling us we should network more! Nice compromise.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 6, 2009

When I set out writing Life in the Middle Lane, I meant for it to be a summer project to keep my friends and I entertained while I was away. Posted by Party Girl on October 7, 2009 at 9:36 am | permalink | Reply Somehow I feel that I've been chastised.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Cheers and Happy Birthday, DL Cummings Posted by DL Cummings on December 10, 2009 at 1:29 pm | permalink | Reply I read your blog on my inbox feed and rarely comment, but I am educated and entertained by every one of your posts. P.S. One of my mentors used to say "anything worth doing is worth doing 'badly'!"

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Next step: Start milking your significant other's network of contacts since they are already impressed with you. If you want insight and entertainment, you're inthe right place. Send the flowers to your significant others’ workplace. Your will be a better manager. Men give flowers at work, too. Relax, learn, and apply.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Posted by grace on November 25, 2009 at 1:42 pm | permalink | Reply Your relationship story is getting entertaining to the point of becoming unbelievable. Sadly, I'm actually starting to find all this weather talk legitimately interesting. And why not? And it's fun reading.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 8, 2009

She (Penelope) has an uncanny way of portraying all of the complexity, pitfalls (and joy) of life in an entertaining way. Over time his family would be highly likely to point out those differences (in thousands and thousands of small ways, mainly being critical of you) if the farmer were to entertain them.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 6, 2010

Posted by MZA on January 6, 2010 at 10:12 am | permalink | Reply Yes, it's called "Good Eats" and it's on the Food network. when they have a supportive network who wants to see them succeed). Best to you and the farmer, Penelope. Bon Apetit! Then experiment. And I quote, "If your boss loves you, stay.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Something with a 24-hour on-call number, lots of opportunity for online networking, and required practice sessions with the whole "awkward conversation/drink holding" tango. There could be body language index cards! Sooo…you wanna start another business? Oh, and using a developmental disorder as a crutch is not cool either.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 24, 2010

Mary Posted by Mary on March 24, 2010 at 11:51 am | permalink | Reply Penelope, While I enjoy your lively writing and find you personally entertaining, I truly question how anyone can take career advice from someone who has the poor judgment to fund a business by not paying their taxes. Congratulations! Best to stick to the bedroom colors.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 18, 2009

These kids need to turn off the Social Networks and read a book because school won't help them. After all, it's historical "entertainment" Surely more relevant modern English texts abound. Also, a lot of the Nathan Bedford Forrest High alumni (myself included) don’t support a name change for the school.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

This is true of how to network , how to parent , how to manage people and also how to write about your life. This is true of how to network, how to parent, how to manage people and also how to write about your life." I understand how it applies for parenting and management, but networking is a hurdle for me.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 21, 2010

Most people get jobs from their network, not from a career center. And social media is the fastest, most effective way for you to build a network. As a Gen-Y who stopped going to college I found that real life experiences, networks and self education were more important and vital than a college education for my career track.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 8, 2010

Your posts are always entertaining, but what really gets me thinking is the comments from the loyal readers. Posted by Jeannie on January 8, 2010 at 12:41 pm | permalink | Reply I LOVE this post! Well, actually I love the comments. I'm glad you are talking about your anger and taking the time to learn more about anger management.

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Penelope Trunk

JUNE 21, 2010

Your blog is highly entertaining and I find myself clicking through links to post-references and sometimes get lost reading older entries for hours. Posted by Susie on June 22, 2010 at 9:57 am | permalink | Reply I can not imagine a more well thought out, well crafted reply!

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Entertaining as usual but not particularly "how to" Posted by julia on February 19, 2010 at 11:11 am | permalink | Reply With you on Portnoy. Posted by Margaret on February 19, 2010 at 10:53 am | permalink | Reply the title of this blog had little to do with the post. As John Cougar Mellencamp sang, "Ain't that America?

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

this is one of the most real [link] but I want two things from my blogging time – a sense of connection and some entertainment value – you give both – like a professional – opps you are a professional – in the nicest sense of the word … It's a compliment.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 7, 2010

but the cheap publishing gimmick that sees blogs converted to books, particularly on an "IMHO" subject like happiness, is no better than "reality television" being considered real entertainment. rubin's content is probably better off as a blog. not everything merits a book.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 14, 2010

Because I have an appetite for knowledge for it's own sake, I have very little patience for ignorant and shallow people or mundane and silly conversation,entertainment, etc. " Wittgenstein was famously morose and miserable, entertained suicidal thoughts on most days of the week: but also worked continuously on what interested him.

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Penelope Trunk

APRIL 23, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog We're nearing the end of email, maybe Posted to: Networking | Self-management April 23rd, 2010 Del.icio.us But then I thought about the viral nature of communication via social networks, and the statistic started to make sense. communication.

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Penelope Trunk

MAY 12, 2010

Come back to us and entertain us with your wit, charm, and the general hilarity of your posts. Posted by Grace on May 24, 2010 at 12:39 am | permalink | Reply Now that you're married, it looks like you've given up blogging… ;) Posted by Liza on May 26, 2010 at 11:17 am | permalink | Reply We miss you.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 25, 2010

." I've honestly never actually found any post you've written really, practically useful [Im sorry, I dont get all this Gen-X Y Z Q W A B C stuff, its like reading lines of code], but I've always found them entertaining. That's why I come back, not because I find the information applicable in my life. Hilarious!

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 4, 2009

rather than entertaining any one of a few seemingly viable options (like getting your own farm) is not the right man for you. I have to say, a man who allows his parents to use their stake in his current livelihood and future inheritance as leverage to control his personal life (so what if they hate you? I'm so sorry.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

As a result, I'm content to remain a behind-the-scenes figure or a mentor's mentor ( [link] ). We loyal readers are here only for her considerable entertainment value. Penelope, Ramit Sethi, Ben Casnocha, David Weekly, etc.) whom I work with and help on a regular basis.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 17, 2010

My company, Brazen Careerist , just launched a company section in our social network. And Jeremy Owyang, from Forrester Research reports that, "In approximately two years social networks will be more powerful than corporate web sites. The intermission entertainment is different. As Walter would say "Dumb Ass"!!!

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