Marketers + Buzzwords = Fun
While doing a poll outside a fast food place, the marketer wanted to know why the person bought a milkshake at 9 am. But instead of asking that, the question was:
Starbucks is out of control
I picked up a brochure called "Make It Your Drink: 2005 Guide to Starbucks Beverages" at a Starbucks in Target a few weeks ago. Thanks to some Christmas loving from my sister, I can afford to buy souped up drinks. (At least for a few weeks.)
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Brag Alert: My school > yours
I wanted to let you know all know that the new Princeton Review rankings were just released and, for the 5th year in a row, Acton has been rated a top MBA program across multiple categories. Boo ya!
My Ethic
I found, in today's perusings of the internet, a great example of what I mean when I say "magnanimity." It is, I think, my ultimate aim in terms of the ethic of my life. I'd like people, when I die, to use this concept in describing my impact. Often, however, I think people don't know what the word means. One of its biggest implications for me is illustrated by the article I found.
Does Obvious Wisdom Need to be Stated
From an HBS article on pricing, under the heading "strategy:"
My Challenge as an Acton MBA Student
My classmates and I have heard the message often: Acton has a big workload.
Long Absence
I am now in Austin. I have completed orientation for school.
A Brief Life Update
I do not know if anyone that doesn't know me reads this, or if everyone that knows me has a foggy clue about what I'm up to these days. I hope to serve my readers (all two of you) by giving a brief update on the ongoing saga my life.