Comments for From The Brain Bucket

Comment on The Release of Creativity by Len Hanger

Len Hanger — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:45:06 +0000

Yep, a ride is needed but too much snow in WV. Can’t wait for a clear day or two and blast the open road. Need to ride the magic loop near home. Clears the mind.

Comment on The Release of Creativity by Eliot S

Eliot S — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:02:29 +0000

Thanks, Dwain. I was up until the wee hours this morning without an answer. Now I know why and how to fix it.

Comment on It’s The Little Things That Count by Ron

Ron — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:04:26 +0000

A good friend of mine said many years ago “Understanding the intricacies of life, lies in the doing of the details”
I’ve understood this for years and I strive to abide by it, but what amazes me is the people who are not detail minded, and how offensive saying this to them can be.
I’ve even had people condemn me for being too fussy about details, when in my mind I’m simply doing what needs to be done.
I can only refer to the end results as the “proof” and hope that one day my example will lead to a change of heart in the naysayers.

Comment on Finding The Right Partner by Gail Mears

Gail Mears — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:24:50 +0000

I love hearing that you struck a nerve with your previous blog post highlighting the difference between a partner and vendor.
It actually fueled a memo that I blasted to my biggest vendor (you know who), which highlighted that thus far I have found one person in the whole building who communicates with me like a parnter. I pride myself on being as responsive as a parnter even when I am being treated like a vendor!

Comment on Partners vs. Vendors by Chris

Chris — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:58:58 +0000

For my 2 cents worth:
A Partner finds a mistake you made in a design concept and fixes it.
A Vendor makes it wrong from your design, then will charge you again to make it right.
(from personal experience on this one)

Great Article!

Comment on Partners vs. Vendors by Lesli Evans

Lesli Evans — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:49:47 +0000

As usual, right on the money insights!

Comment on Partners vs. Vendors by Fred Kreider

Fred Kreider — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:50:41 +0000

Good stuff!!

Comment on Another Wake-up Call by Jacqueline Jimenez

Jacqueline Jimenez — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:33:45 +0000

Hi Dwain,

Condolences on your lost. Even though we have lost contact, I still read your blog and see the brilliance in your thoughts. Keep up the good work and let Richard’s shining personality live in you.

-Jackie

Comment on Another Wake-up Call by Deckerron

Deckerron — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:48:56 +0000

Condolences for your loss, I empathise. My consolation was to take the “colour” added to my life and splash a few strokes into the lives of a few more folks myself. I knew my buddy was right there with me. Let your light so shine before men.
Namaste

Comment on Questions In The Business Gap by Ricky

Ricky — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:34:42 +0000

Hi Dwain!

I’ve always felt there was some kind of link between my love for riding and the mindset of an entrepreneur… and when i chanced across your book, it was as if you affirmed my thoughts!

I’m young (just hitting 30), been riding long enough to have been given the option of “maturing” to a car but choosing not to. I love everything about riding, from the bugs that splatter on my visor, to the rain-drenched clothes that is staple to our tropical thunderstorms. I subsist on the freedom and flexibility on-board 2-wheels, and i have begun to understand those same desires fuel most entrepreneurs!

Incidentally, i’m at that fearful junction in my life where i’m about to take that huge leap into my first full-fledged business. I’m afraid. Afraid of failing, of debts, of disappointing my loved ones. Yet I would rather not take up other options. I know that being an employee and not being able to make my own rules has the same thrill as getting caught in bumper-to-bumper traffic… in a cager!

Thank you for your book. In this period of fear and uncertainty in my life, you have reminded me that facing the fear but loving the ride is what all riders and business owners do every day.

Cheers, from the other side of the world!