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100 Things I Wish I Knew A Long Time Ago

100 Things I Wish I Knew A Long Time Ago

Here are the things that I wish I knew when I was younger. These aren't in any particular order. Hopefully, they bring you some value or fire up a discussion in your shop. Want to add to the list? Leave a comment below! The right…
Your Future Narrative

Your Future Narrative

Right now, you are living your story. One month, six months, or even five years from now you will be able to tell other people what happened to you, your family, your friends, and your business during the coronavirus pandemic. Stories…

Now Is The Time

Now is the time. You've been saying that you will get around to doing that thing "when you have some time". Opportunity is knocking right now my friend. Now is the time to answer the door. Now is the time to help others. Now is…
Hope Is Not A Strategy

Hope Is Not A Strategy

Right now everyone on this planet is hoping. Hoping that their businesses won't fail. That people they know and themselves can remain healthy. That the COVID-19 virus gets stopped in its tracks before we have a societal meltdown. That they…
Garlic for the Energy Vampire

Garlic for the Energy Vampire

For a lot of us in the decorated apparel industry, there is an overwhelming avalanche of work to do every day. You complete one task, and in a matter of mere minutes, four or five more are added to the pile. You know what I'm talking about. It…
Inaction

Inaction: Complications of Newton's Third Law

Newton's Third Law states: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." You may have learned that in high school science class. In the decorated apparel industry, we have our own physics law too. Have you heard or seen this? "For…