Monthly Archives: September 2011

Jonah Hill right on the Money.

Posted on September 18, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

When I read Moneyball I knew it had an impact on me. I thought it was because as a mediocre athlete, I was constantly looking for ways to play better by being smarter, and this is a key theme of … Continue reading →

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Coaching and bug spray

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

Writing bout Klinsi, I am reminded of a story I heard in business school. A large corporation had made a very effective insecticide but they found it was not selling well. When they performed focus groups they learned that customers … Continue reading →

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All We Are Saying, Is Give Klins a Chance

Posted on September 8, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

The USA Men’s National Soccer team has a new coach. He’s overseen three games and won none of them. Critics are already taking note, circling like buzzards over an orphaned calf in the desert. With these unimpressive results, it’s easy … Continue reading →

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It’s Cruel to Be Kind

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

My wife and daughter accused me of cruelty to animals the other day. My crime? Putting Lil D’s favorite cat toy just out of her reach. Lil D is Ariel’s cat, with gifts and attributes matching her non-traditional upbringing at … Continue reading →

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