DrAjao

Once upon a time, a bride hired a photographer to cover her wedding, which was to last 6 hours. They agreed on 6000 bucks for two 11x14 inch 40 side flush-mount albums, and 300 soft images on CD. The bride paid a $600 retainer and one week later, the photographer got a check for $5400 from the bride's parents. The wedding day went very well; the photographer came with all sorts of fancy gear, second shooter, and an assistant. The photographer was a true professional. He was very courteous, and just knew the right things to say to liven up the occasion. His assistant was also very helpful with coordinating things. The main wedding events lasted 5 hours 45 minutes but the photographer stayed with them for another hour, and then took them to a scenic private resort for some groovy portraiture. Everyone, even the staff, at the resort seemed to know the photographer. When all was done, he told the couple how much he enjoyed working with them. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. T...

Start a love revolution in your household, let it spread to your work, and then your community...then you'll have the ears of the people...cos they can't ignore the successful environment(s) you've created. Either way before you start any revolution, make sure that you also are totally (I mean totally) without blame.

I hear you bro. You've paid your dues over the years, you've watched your step, you've stayed ahead of the game. By your sweat and blood you've hard-earned the right to a good name and good credit...and now you're being asked to throw away your hard earned savings to bailout some bozo who's reckless, irresponsible, outdated behavior landed him in the mess he finds himself. I hear you asking why in the world you have to compromise your hard earned yet fragile economic right-standing for the sake of someone who doesn't even deserve it. The answers are pretty simple...(ok maybe not pretty or simple...they never are and may never ever be)... 1. You don't have to be reckless, irresponsible, and outdated before you find yourself in a mess: anyone could find themselves in a mess. 2. He desperately needs your help: if you don't help him who will? 3. You are interconnected: if he goes down, he drags you down with him. Of course, it's your responsibility t...

one thing i'm sure of is that the recession will get us off our butts and to thinking more about ways to improve our lives/innovate/advance/not merely survive/etc. yes there will always be the occasional serendipity, but many of man's accomplishments will have to be attributed to constantly/persistently/thomas edisonly/etc applying himself to solving a particular problem. and nothing get's man to apply himself more earnestly than pressure. some things we've taken for granted/gotten accustomed to/not bothered to change cos they...well...worked.../etc will have to be replaced. the economy may still get worse yet...but it will emerge leaner (after shedding redundant weight) and more efficient. you won't get away with inefficiency for long...cos the recession is coming to gitchya! cheers DrAW! DrAjao.com