Comments on: Sad but true!

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:50:14 +0000

I think the lack of common sense is likely to grow as more and more laws are passed.

By: Roger Maduro

Roger Maduro — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:31:36 +0000

Ken this made me laugh in astonishment because the way you redacted this was really clever. What was really ironic is that I’m aware of the coffee incident and the you-can’t-beat-the-robber-in-your-own-home. I definately agree with you because indeed companies and corporations have lost all common sense and aren’t really using their heads. This is really great and really informative.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:28:04 +0000

I’m glad you agree Dan.

By: Dan Campbell

Dan Campbell — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:38:11 +0000

My boss Ed & I loved Sad but true! You’re right about the exception to the rule.

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:01:23 +0000

You are absolutely correct Al in your assessment of today’s young entrepreneur. They only know how it is NOW. Fortunately, most of our young entrepreneur’s that subscribe to my Tip of the Week are the exception to the rule. They are the future.

By: Al Rusca

Al Rusca — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:57:12 +0000

Everything you mention is amazingly real and troubling. What I find particularly disturbing is the fact that our younger generation of business leaders aren’t aware of what they have lost. They have only been exposed to the way it is now.
I am not a particularly well educated person (degree-wise) but I’ve always prided myself in having a good bit of old fashioned common sense. I’ve used that in my business dealings very successfully.
“Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You” (The Golden Rule) and Mark Twain’s words, “Always Do Right. It will gratify some and amaze others,” are the two mantras that direct my business dealings.
Admitting, “I made a mistake” or “It was my fault”, goes a long way to build customer confidence. Be responsible for your actions and stop blaming everyone around you for poor results. My clients trust me and I work hard to deserve that trust. Success just seems to happen when you deal with integrity.
Sorry Ken, I think I went longer than your original article but you hit a nerve. I am passionate about the lack of common sense in today’s society.