How to Think Like a Zimbabwean

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Growing up Zimbabwean has taught me many things but, like a silly goat, I perhaps didn't learn to pause until quite recently. I travel a bit too much. The hurried rush of the crowds, a constant change in scenery, and an almost clockwork level of order stir up my fondness for home. It was, after all, where I learned about the importance of CQ™ – receptive and expressive intelligence – in … [Read more...]

Social Media’s ROI & Today’s Economy Coupled with Fitter Thinking

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My brother and I believe, “Social Media is a Philosophy." With that said, there are very few cases showing a philosophy having a finite ROI. Philosophies mostly only become finite when the methodology is carved out from the philosophy and templatized/put into process and action. Therefore, to have a “traditional” ROI set of expectations on Social Media is virtually impossible. Having … [Read more...]

How To Live A Life of Simplicity

Written by a tcg'er - Not Clare. Lately I have been having dreams about living a life of simplicity, and  packing it all in and living in a R.V. with my husband and two kids. When I wake up, reality hits me: I am single and sharing a two bedroom apartment in San Francisco. Almost every day, it seems, I read an article about people “cutting down” on their lifestyles (mostly out of economic … [Read more...]

Girl Power, Lip Gloss, and Going Green: the Basics

How can a product-loving woman become a conscious consumer, all without compromising her girl power? That wasn’t even an issue for me early on. I didn’t get in touch with my girly side until I was in 7th grade. Before that, there was very little differentiation between me and the boys. We all ran, jumped around, slid in the mud, got dirty with the same frequency and were scraped up on … [Read more...]

How to Think Differently About The Gas Crisis

I love the gas crisis – and for one reason: it’s forcing me to think. No longer can I blindly fill my tank, strap on my leather gloves, don my Windsor and take a “leisurely drive” for the sole purpose of relaxation, sightseeing, incessantly listening to my new favorite song, etc. Now, I think – can I afford this shit?? Will this car trip yield positive ROI??? I even find myself … [Read more...]