Archive for June, 2009


Will There Ever Be Another Michael?

2 Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by jamie on 06.28.09.

Michael Jackson King of Pop
Like many of us, I grew up in the eighties and rocked to MJ all throughout my youth.  I had a Fischer Price record player and my “Thriller” vinyl, my Michael poster on the wall in my playroom, and trunk full of costumes.  I rocked out everyday! I still have 100 [...]


What Will Be The Next Breakthrough Technology?

No Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.28.09.

Most of you have lived through and use a breakthrough technology:

The creation of the internet
Cell phones
Personal computers
Television

So what will be the next breakthrough and how long will it take to get there? I’m talking life changing not small things. It seems that this may be somthing that will take some time. In most cases it’s [...]


Who Decided What You Can And Can Not Do At Your Wedding?

1 Comment// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.28.09.

Weddings are about celebrating two individuals and their connection and love for each other?

When was it decided that you had to invite everyone you know?
When did businesses in the wedding industry decide that over charging was the standard?
Who decided that you cannot ask for $$$ when that’s what most getting married need?
Why is the proposal [...]


Does Confidence Rule The World?

2 Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.21.09.

What is Confidence? Confidence is very fickle and can easily get you in trouble, but it also is a must in this world.
According to the dictionary…
con⋅fi⋅dence

full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing: We have every confidence in their ability to succeed.
belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities; [...]


Customer Service… A Dying Breed…

1 Comment// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by jamie on 06.21.09.

Customer Service… So what happened?
Customer service is dying and nearing extinction just like the dinosaurs once did billions of years ago.
DEFINITION – Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase.
Should we change the definition?
Everywhere you go it seems as if service with a smile, and the care of [...]


Prices Rise; Food Quality Declines; Natural Is Hot!

2 Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.21.09.

As years go by, and profits decrease, substitutions and processes replace quality and natural ingredients. The goal is to save time and money. Man made materials such as plastic and chemicals are the most heavily used substitutes.
A few great examples:

Why do you think you can buy a $2 bottle of wine? Do you really believe [...]


Jay Leno OR Conan O’Brien?

1 Comment// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.14.09.

Conan O’Brien has been hosting the Tonight Show at 11:35pm for a few weeks. There has been a lot of talk about how’s he’s doing in this new time slot.

Is he connecting with the existing Tonight Show audience while bringing over his Late Show audience?
It he going to keep the Tonight Show #1?
Can you warm [...]


Apple: Does The Customer Service Match The Brand Image?

20 Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.14.09.

Why I’m Thinking of Breaking Up with Apple
March 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak needed a name for their new found computer corporation. Aside from a brief stint working on an apple farm, Jobs was partial to the name Apple because of his admiration of the Beatles’ Apple corporation and the principles from which it was founded. As the story [...]


Should Existing Businesses Stay The Course Or Change?

No Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.14.09.

It has been said that businesses must change and adapt with the times. There are many economists saying that this recession / depression is different than any other previous recessions. During the Great Depression things fell apart because there were no safeguards in key financial sectors. Today this is still true, but we do have [...]


A Global Economy.. Absolutely… BUT… What About Helping Closer To Home!?

No Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.07.09.

I understand the need for a global economy that can work as one to fulfill the needs of all.
Here’s the thing… Have we considered helping ourselves first and then the rest of the world?
Let’s take some examples:
- GM is bankrupt. They are downsizing. I really hope a big part of the plan is to bring [...]


Reason’s To Smile

1 Comment// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.07.09.

I wanted to start a post about reasons to smile. Is there any reason to not smile? What’s the downside? How do you feel when you smile? I don’t think anyone can argue the fact that a smile is a 100% positive experience!
Please comment and add your own reasons!

A pleasant hello to a stranger
Your pet [...]


Same Sex Marriage… It’s Not If… It’s When!

2 Comments// Posted in Previous TTMYT Articles by TTMYT on 06.07.09.

There is ABSOLUTELY no reason why same sex marriage should not be allowed and honored at a national level. I see only positive outcomes by allowing same sex marriages to be seen by the national government as law.
These marriages will be beneficial in many ways and in many forms…

Additional revenue for state governments in the [...]