Comments on: Desperate for a summer slowdown

By: Mark, Pittsburgh, PA

Mark, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:47:26 +0000

I guess this is what happens when people stop viewing money as a tool to facilitate exchange and, instead, let it become their god.

By: Kim, Salt Lake City, Utah

Kim, Salt Lake City, Utah — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:36:16 +0000

Some really interesting insights Bing! Thanks! I wanted to share one of my own that I came across recently.
I just finished that might offer you some new insights. It’s called Harmonic Wealth and it’s all about finding harmony in your life in all areas – financial, relational, mental, physical, and spiritual. It has some really good tips about how to engage all five pillars (or areas) of your life, and to learn more about how they complement each other. Rather than dealing with each issue individually, maybe take a look at the bigger picture.

Here’s the link to that book I recommend: harmonicwealth.com/read

- a James Ray Fan

By: Jack, Lancaster, California

Jack, Lancaster, California — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:17:19 +0000

Diamonds are made under pressure, of course so is applesauce so we will just have to see what state of matter we are all in after the long, hot, pressure filled days of summner… vegetable or mineral. I am betting on Vegetable, its shaping up to be one of those years.

By: Bob Shelby Twp. Mi.

Bob Shelby Twp. Mi. — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:13:40 +0000

“Does absolute power corrupt? Absoutely!”

Executricks trickle down the corporate ladder: Chairman of the board to CEO, CFO, COO.

The executory (in-force rules) shroud the empowered.

The executor (HRM) predisposes the duties of the executioner to prepare the pink slip.

Karoshi may be the morbid outcome of “ORGANIZATIONAL EXECUTRICKS”.

“WE CAN BE REPLACED”.

By: Rebecca, Philadelphia, PA

Rebecca, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:10:47 +0000

“figgy pudding” ?

Should I know what this is? (I grew up in the South, we have no such thing.)

By: ghost, Denver CO

ghost, Denver CO — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:14:02 +0000

everything, everywhere, all the time.

Did you get the memo about the new cover page for the TPS reports?

My week wasn’t much better and I didn’t have to suffer through L.A., is it bad that I laughed while reading this?

By: Bing

Bing — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:38:36 +0000

Tony, you’re right. I’ll cheer up! I was in a bit of a bad mood this morning, but I cheered myself up with a nice business lunch with an old friend.

That is one of the most important tips that will be in Executricks tomorrow, in fact — it’s all about living the life inside the velvet box. Those who can use the system with flair may, after work and practice, end up with a well-paid and flourishing faux retirement. Stay tuned for more! And get prepared to tell me YOUR executricks. I’ll be asking.

By: Jack Hammond Canada

Jack Hammond Canada — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:22:55 +0000

Dementia and Death by over work are self inflicted injuries.
This can be avoided by placing things in PERSPECTIVE.
The rules for survival are as follows:

What is important today doesn’t mean squat tomorrow.

They can kill you but they cannot eat you.

Avoid reading memo’s, they will take up brain space, which may result in you not remembering that prom night scene in the back seat of the old chevy with whats her face.

The only power people have over you is the power you give them,so when they make you mad it’s your fault for taking them more seriously than they deserve.

The job you have is there to serve your purposes, you are not there to serve it’s needs.

Remember even the most powerful person in the world still wipes his own butt. there is no magic to these people when you picture them on the crapper.

Making money is good, spending it is even better.

The economy is not slowing down it is picking up speed in a new direction.

Keep these thoughts in mind during your stressful days and you will survive to fight on another day.

By: tony nj

tony nj — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:55:26 +0000

Talk about negativity. What kind of mood were you in when you wrote this? I suggest staying away from open windows, loaded pistols, nooses etc! C’mon, write something to give us a positive boost; quick.

By: LAGIBB,Windsor,Ontario

LAGIBB,Windsor,Ontario — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:50:05 +0000

Leave the rat race to the rats!

By: Victor, Hawthorn Woods, IL

Victor, Hawthorn Woods, IL — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:31:25 +0000

Mr. Bing,

Will any advice we find in Executricks when it is released tomorrow help us deal with ever-creeping Karoshi?

Also, I will not be able to get my copy of Executricks until Noon tomorrow (Central.) Can you give us a sneak peek in tomorrow’s column?

Victor