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A rumor spreads – The Daily PPILL #154

A rumor spreads – The Daily PPILL #154

It started with a rumor. A lie. As many rumors, they were talking behind its back. Accusing it of things that would never do intentionally. And people believed it, and the hatred grew. In the new neighborhood we live in, someone started an oak tree scare. Someone said...
No, I don’t know your dad – The Daily PPILL #153

No, I don’t know your dad – The Daily PPILL #153

One of the things I do, is that I provide mentorship and advise for small business owners. Recently, the heir of a small business owner came to me asking for direction on setting up their e-commerce initiative. A channel background comes in handy in these cases. Us,...
The privilege of digital journeys – The Daily PPILL #152

The privilege of digital journeys – The Daily PPILL #152

Have you noticed lately that every time you go into a Starbucks during busy hours, the Barista is making drink after drink for online orders? If you grab a sandwich or something to eat, you probably finish it up -and almost digest it- before they call your Starbucks...
The most valuable resource – The Daily PPILL #151

The most valuable resource – The Daily PPILL #151

Well, what we have been trying to avoid for two years, happened. A few weeks ago as of this writing, I tested positive for COVID-19. After multiple boosters and what we believe now is a milder strain, I was way lucky. Symptoms were mild, with some coughing, a sore...
A riddle of smartness – The Daily PPILL #150

A riddle of smartness – The Daily PPILL #150

This is one of the smartest phrases I ever heard, uttered by the one and only Malcolm Gladwell, of “Tipping Point” fame. There is so many levels to it. With his sharp power of analogy, and his uncanny ability to make the obscure obvious, Malcolm is definitely one...