Playing backyard cornhole is a favorite pastime in my family. Usually the boards and bags come out after a good hearty meal of grilled burgers or steak or during halftime of a great athletic battle on the tube. But I've always wondered why it's so addictive. What is it about such a simple game that we now view it as synonymous with family get-togethers?
Perhaps it is the simplicity of it that is so appealing, much in the way that horseshoe games used to be (and still are in many families). After all, who wants to spend a lot of brain power after throwing down three hot dogs and a six pack? Or maybe it's that cornhole boards are usually so customized that we all want to show ours off, with its intricate designs or favorite school logo. It's a very personal thing for some die-hards, and they want people to see it and appreciate it.
Perhaps why is the wrong question. Why do people like pink flamingos in their yard? Nobody knows. Cornhole is just one of those things that has become a part of our lives and I think it's here to stay. In fact I think it's going to continue to grow in popularity throughout the nation and the world. It's just a simple and fun diversion, and that never hurt anybody.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
A Good Business Idea Is Hard To Find
Now I'm fully aware that I was last rambling about becoming a contractor and that whole bit but I'm not so sure about it, now. Sometimes I think I might not be cut out for a business where you have so many customer service issues to deal with. That said, I'm realizing that getting a great business idea is easier said than done.
For one thing it has to be something that people really need. You can come up with the coolest invention ever but if there's not a need for it then you're up the bloody creek. So market research comes into play there. Also your business idea has to be doable. Maybe there's a demand for a space tours line, but of course you don't have the money or know-how to get that "off the ground", only rich billionaires. Lastly, I think you need to somewhat enjoy the work. Now I know work is work is work and it may not be a complete blast, but I don't think you should get into a line of business that you hate just because it could be lucrative. That's a train-wreck waiting to happen, you know? Otherwise you could just stay at your job and take the check every two weeks.
So yeah I know I get confused about what I should do sometimes, especially when it comes to crazy business ideas or what direction my career should move in, but bear with me, world. I'll figure it out sometime. He he. If it was easy we'd all be wealthy entrepreneurs.
For one thing it has to be something that people really need. You can come up with the coolest invention ever but if there's not a need for it then you're up the bloody creek. So market research comes into play there. Also your business idea has to be doable. Maybe there's a demand for a space tours line, but of course you don't have the money or know-how to get that "off the ground", only rich billionaires. Lastly, I think you need to somewhat enjoy the work. Now I know work is work is work and it may not be a complete blast, but I don't think you should get into a line of business that you hate just because it could be lucrative. That's a train-wreck waiting to happen, you know? Otherwise you could just stay at your job and take the check every two weeks.
So yeah I know I get confused about what I should do sometimes, especially when it comes to crazy business ideas or what direction my career should move in, but bear with me, world. I'll figure it out sometime. He he. If it was easy we'd all be wealthy entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Becoming A Contractor Not That Difficult
You gotta check out this really awesome post about how to become a contractor, and you know it really got me thinking about how simple it is to start a business in the US, which of course can lead you to eventually dropping the desk/corporate job and actually working for yourself in a meaningful way.
Everybody says that you know you’ve made it when you’ve got a nice office job but I think most of us know that it’s not what it’s made up to be. Yeah, you get to wear the suit and tie and perhaps even have your own secretary and a spot in the parking lot but at the end of the day you’re trading your time for wages and working for “the big man”, which usually means the “the shareholders”. Your salary will never move beyond a certain level and based on how the economy is going or the bad decisions your superiors make you could get a pink slip at any given time or place. Loyalty from corporations to their minions is a thing of the past, as we’re all seeing now in the news.
I’d rather become a contractor with my own business where I really have a chance to grow the company and see a direct effect in my fiances, even if that means people look down their noses at me for doing “blue-collar” work. I don't care about collar color, all I'm concerned with is making mad money for me and my family and having a say in what’s going on and the final outcome. You can sell a business for a tidy sum eventually - but how do you cash out when you get laid off from the desk monkey job? Makes you wonder.
Everybody says that you know you’ve made it when you’ve got a nice office job but I think most of us know that it’s not what it’s made up to be. Yeah, you get to wear the suit and tie and perhaps even have your own secretary and a spot in the parking lot but at the end of the day you’re trading your time for wages and working for “the big man”, which usually means the “the shareholders”. Your salary will never move beyond a certain level and based on how the economy is going or the bad decisions your superiors make you could get a pink slip at any given time or place. Loyalty from corporations to their minions is a thing of the past, as we’re all seeing now in the news.
I’d rather become a contractor with my own business where I really have a chance to grow the company and see a direct effect in my fiances, even if that means people look down their noses at me for doing “blue-collar” work. I don't care about collar color, all I'm concerned with is making mad money for me and my family and having a say in what’s going on and the final outcome. You can sell a business for a tidy sum eventually - but how do you cash out when you get laid off from the desk monkey job? Makes you wonder.
Personal Training From Cleveland To LA - On Fire
I'm always impressed by how big the personal development market is becoming on a year by year basis. Whether you offer Cleveland personal training or Los Angeles fitness help, you're in a business atmosphere where demand is trending up, despite a lagging economy in general.
I have to think this has something to do with the rise of the boomers. They are getting to that age where things start falling apart, so to speak, and they have the money and the time to do something about, or at least to hire someone to help them do something about it. The boomers represent billions upon billions of spending dollars, and for people like personal trainers this allows for big opportunities to grow your customer base.
Other careers like nursing, nutrition, and basically anything health related will continue to "boom" for the next decade or two, I do believe. Get in front of that tsunami of spending power and you will do well, no matter if you're a personal training guru or a plastic surgeon.
I have to think this has something to do with the rise of the boomers. They are getting to that age where things start falling apart, so to speak, and they have the money and the time to do something about, or at least to hire someone to help them do something about it. The boomers represent billions upon billions of spending dollars, and for people like personal trainers this allows for big opportunities to grow your customer base.
Other careers like nursing, nutrition, and basically anything health related will continue to "boom" for the next decade or two, I do believe. Get in front of that tsunami of spending power and you will do well, no matter if you're a personal training guru or a plastic surgeon.
All Types Of Products For Roof Cleaning
I'm all over the map trying to find a suitable choice among all the myriad of products for roof cleaning. It can be overwhelming trying to sort through it all, but I know that I need to figure it out soon because my wife is all over my case to get those black roof stains off before company comes for the holidays.
Seems like there's two basic ways I can approach it. Choice number one is to buy one of these roof cleaning products that are sold on the internet, but I'm a little nervous about it because for instant results with this stuff it usually requires at least some pressure after the chemical application. Now, I'm no rocket scientist, but it seems to me that hitting a roof with a pressure washer probably isn't the best idea in the world. Choice two involves the non-pressure application of a bleach/chlorine based solution which appears to be very effective even without the use of a pressure washer of any kind. You just spray it on, let it do it's business on the roof stains, then rinse off with a garden hose and the results are immediate.
Gotta say that I'm leaning towards option two and so will just need to decide whether to try it on my own or hire it out to a local roof cleaning contractor. I'll let you know how it goes.
Seems like there's two basic ways I can approach it. Choice number one is to buy one of these roof cleaning products that are sold on the internet, but I'm a little nervous about it because for instant results with this stuff it usually requires at least some pressure after the chemical application. Now, I'm no rocket scientist, but it seems to me that hitting a roof with a pressure washer probably isn't the best idea in the world. Choice two involves the non-pressure application of a bleach/chlorine based solution which appears to be very effective even without the use of a pressure washer of any kind. You just spray it on, let it do it's business on the roof stains, then rinse off with a garden hose and the results are immediate.
Gotta say that I'm leaning towards option two and so will just need to decide whether to try it on my own or hire it out to a local roof cleaning contractor. I'll let you know how it goes.
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