Comments for Tom Hughes Online http://www.tomhughesonline.com Why not enjoy the journey? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:58:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Did you review 2011? by Calvin http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2012/01/27/did-you-review-2011/#comment-2837 Calvin Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:58:39 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=83#comment-2837 In short, yes. We came .07 short of our annual goal and understand why. That said, there's still reason to celebrate as even victory happens in defeat. In short, yes.

We came .07 short of our annual goal and understand why.

That said, there’s still reason to celebrate as even victory happens in defeat.

]]> Comment on What’s your customer worth? by Brian McKeiver http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/11/21/whats-a-customer-is-worth/#comment-2113 Brian McKeiver Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:47:20 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=78#comment-2113 Good post. I would also add that their are other intangibles that come into play such as how much your customer does or does not appreciate the work that you do for them, pays on time or pays late, and how easy it is to communicate with or not. But your message is right now, knowing your customer is a very important thing. Good post. I would also add that their are other intangibles that come into play such as how much your customer does or does not appreciate the work that you do for them, pays on time or pays late, and how easy it is to communicate with or not. But your message is right now, knowing your customer is a very important thing.

]]> Comment on Running and the U.S. Deficit by Developer http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/07/06/running-and-the-u-s-deficit/#comment-1786 Developer Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:30:50 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=63#comment-1786 <i>What I fear most, Tom, is that our leaders believe they have indeed already arrived at that first aid station. When in all actuality, they may have in fact distanced themselves (and ultimately us) from that first stop. Also, I do my very best to have a positive outlook on most things in life but to my own admission I believe we have reached the point of no return with this national deficit. In order for us to find a way out of this mess, it is inevitable that everyone must bear the burden and suffer for quite longer than most are willing to admit or accept.</i> +1 What I fear most, Tom, is that our leaders believe they have indeed already arrived at that first aid station. When in all actuality, they may have in fact distanced themselves (and ultimately us) from that first stop. Also, I do my very best to have a positive outlook on most things in life but to my own admission I believe we have reached the point of no return with this national deficit. In order for us to find a way out of this mess, it is inevitable that everyone must bear the burden and suffer for quite longer than most are willing to admit or accept.
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]]> Comment on Running and the U.S. Deficit by Calvin http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/07/06/running-and-the-u-s-deficit/#comment-1297 Calvin Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:41:23 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=63#comment-1297 What I fear most, Tom, is that our leaders believe they have indeed already arrived at that first aid station. When in all actuality, they may have in fact distanced themselves (and ultimately us) from that first stop. Also, I do my very best to have a positive outlook on most things in life but to my own admission I believe we have reached the point of no return with this national deficit. In order for us to find a way out of this mess, it is inevitable that everyone must bear the burden and suffer for quite longer than most are willing to admit or accept. For those visual people like myself, try this on for size: http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/ What I fear most, Tom, is that our leaders believe they have indeed already arrived at that first aid station. When in all actuality, they may have in fact distanced themselves (and ultimately us) from that first stop. Also, I do my very best to have a positive outlook on most things in life but to my own admission I believe we have reached the point of no return with this national deficit. In order for us to find a way out of this mess, it is inevitable that everyone must bear the burden and suffer for quite longer than most are willing to admit or accept.

For those visual people like myself, try this on for size:

http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/

]]> Comment on Missed expectations or how to waste a million bucks! by Calvin http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/06/29/missed-expectations-of-how-to-waste-a-million-bucks/#comment-1296 Calvin Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:32:32 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=59#comment-1296 Great points, definitely have the curious side of me intrigued. Great points, definitely have the curious side of me intrigued.

]]> Comment on Sports Illustrated is Stupid by Calvin http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/05/03/sports-illustrated-is-stupid/#comment-545 Calvin Wed, 11 May 2011 20:05:12 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=56#comment-545 Oh, but the shiny new honolulu blue and silver jacket... clearly that's worth it, no? :) I mean, where else could you find the same thing for less, besides of course EVERYwhere? Good call, Tom. Evacuate the premises and change over to the Sporting News or TSN (online) for your fix. Preferably the latter because it tends to have slightly less bias and better articles. Oh, but the shiny new honolulu blue and silver jacket… clearly that’s worth it, no? :)
I mean, where else could you find the same thing for less, besides of course EVERYwhere? Good call, Tom. Evacuate the premises and change over to the Sporting News or TSN (online) for your fix. Preferably the latter because it tends to have slightly less bias and better articles.

]]> Comment on Sports Illustrated is Stupid by Brian McKeiver http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/05/03/sports-illustrated-is-stupid/#comment-442 Brian McKeiver Fri, 06 May 2011 01:11:05 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=56#comment-442 Ouch. But I'm surprised you still read actual physical paper. I thought you had a kindle or nook ? Ouch. But I’m surprised you still read actual physical paper. I thought you had a kindle or nook ?

]]> Comment on How do you fire a client? by Lorianna Vitacco http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/03/04/how-do-you-fire-a-client/#comment-437 Lorianna Vitacco Thu, 05 May 2011 17:41:54 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=51#comment-437 <i>You’ve put a lot of things into good perspective here, Tom. I’ve had to do this four times in my professional career. One time I wish I could have back but the other three ended up being an amicable split. The threshold (or tipping point, if you will) was when the customer wanted to assume control or call certain shots that weren’t ultimately up to them. Once that line was crossed it definitely made things more challenging.</i> +1 You’ve put a lot of things into good perspective here, Tom. I’ve had to do this four times in my professional career. One time I wish I could have back but the other three ended up being an amicable split. The threshold (or tipping point, if you will) was when the customer wanted to assume control or call certain shots that weren’t ultimately up to them. Once that line was crossed it definitely made things more challenging.
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]]> Comment on How do you fire a client? by Calvin http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/03/04/how-do-you-fire-a-client/#comment-299 Calvin Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:11:34 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=51#comment-299 You've put a lot of things into good perspective here, Tom. I've had to do this four times in my professional career. One time I wish I could have back but the other three ended up being an amicable split. The threshold (or tipping point, if you will) was when the customer wanted to assume control or call certain shots that weren't ultimately up to them. Once that line was crossed it definitely made things more challenging. You’ve put a lot of things into good perspective here, Tom. I’ve had to do this four times in my professional career. One time I wish I could have back but the other three ended up being an amicable split. The threshold (or tipping point, if you will) was when the customer wanted to assume control or call certain shots that weren’t ultimately up to them. Once that line was crossed it definitely made things more challenging.

]]> Comment on How do you fire a client? by Brian McKeiver http://www.tomhughesonline.com/2011/03/04/how-do-you-fire-a-client/#comment-296 Brian McKeiver Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:52:19 +0000 http://www.tomhughesonline.com/?p=51#comment-296 I agree with this pretty much 100% It's also not easy to go through the process of ending any client relationship. I think the two options you mentioned are great examples of the right way to handle the situation. I agree with this pretty much 100% It’s also not easy to go through the process of ending any client relationship. I think the two options you mentioned are great examples of the right way to handle the situation.

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