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Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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So we’ve reached a point where TV and radio talk-show hosts can use their networks’ and sponsors’ money (which originated as our money) to host and support political candidates of their personal favored views on the air ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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October 8th, 2024 It’s a wonderful system ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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I believe that fewer than 5% of financial and sports analysts have predicted the results of this year accurately, with about two months to go. None will be fired, or apologize publicly for their inaccuracies. It just shows that being ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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October 7th, 2024 People still come to see this artwork hundreds of years after it was created because it’s gorgeous ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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As you might suspect, I get letters. Monday Morning Memo generates more feedback than any of my other daily, weekly, or monthly newsletters, podcasts, blog posts, or videos. And 99.9% is wonderful. Many people agree with me, often with a ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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These ideas, institutions, and experiences are way overrated: • Downsizing your life • Stability • An abundance of caution • Political correctness (“wokeness”) • Group tours • Buffets • Tasting menus • UFO sightings (and conspiracies) • College educations ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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I have to wonder about the intelligence of companies that dun you before your bill is due, then dun you if it’s a few days late, even if it’s for $60 and the credit line is in the thousands. Do they really ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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They talk about the multiple of the salary of some CEOs over the average company worker. Did you see where Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Union, who threatened to shut down all shipping commerce, makes over $700,000 ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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October 4th, 2024 There is such a thing as stupid questions ..read more
Contrarian Consulting | Alan's Blog - Architect of Professional
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