Day 2 of 30

I wrote an amazing piece on the Dallas Mavericks today (what? I’m not shy). It’s become popular speculation that the Mavs can only afford one superstar: Tyson Chandler or Deron Williams. Who would you choose and why?

Finish the story on Tyson Chandler vs Deron Williams on my sports blog.

Matt Cutts of Google fame presented at TED on the 30 Day Challenge. It was inspiring and motivating. Over the past few years, I’ve learned that every worthwhile change in my life came because:

1) I was ready
2) The change was bite-sized
3) I only had to last a short time before it became habit.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

We all know this one. Basically, this means that what you actually have is worth more than what you could have. You can miss a lot of REAL life while you hold out for a possibility. So let’s tweak that cliché a bit:

“It’s better to realize potential than to talk about it.”

I get chills when I hear this song. It’s so powerful, it permeated my dreams after listening to it a few times yesterday. That’s a pretty major deal.

How do I explain it? There’s a moment as each chorus begins that raw heart is conveyed. I can capture her emotion. I am moved by her passion. This will go down as one of my favorite songs of all times.

I’m reminded of how I was affected the first few times I heard The Fray’s “Cable Car”.

Click the link below to listen. It’s worth it.

ADELE – “Set Fire to the Rain”

Put your brand on my car!

As if there weren’t enough places to feel bombarded by advertising, I’m looking into an oldie but goodie. Car Wraps! That’s right. I am offering myself (my car, really) up for advertising opportunities.

I read a great quote shared by Richard Hancock this morning:

If you don’t want criticism, don’t stand for anything. – John Addison

Most, if not all, of us go through a phase in our lives where we’ll do ANYTHING to avoid being criticized. This means following the trend, trying not to stick out, and probably condoning a lot of stupid behavior we really don’t like.

It’s a Paid Search Tool Extravaganza up in here. I’ve got product demos and followup calls coming out my ears. I’m four deep right now. Each tool has its pros and cons. And each product’s strength and weakness is unique to itself.

I’m currently using Acquisio, and I’m not 100% convinced we need to change. I inherited the product and, unfortunately for me, didn’t get the full product demo when I started, so I honestly know more about these other tools strengths and weaknesses because I’m not having to explore those on my own.

Here are the tools I’m checking out: