Today I tried to analyze how proposed pricing structures would compare with our history. Throughout the repeated attempts today and yesterday I have felt that I am overcomplicating the matter. I feel certain I am. But I am not offered the time to let the matter rest until my brain re-orients itself to a sensible approach. So I keep trying Read More

Today I sent an e-mail to the director of the local university’s MBA program. On the website they recommend this as part of the application process. One also needs to submit GMAT scores and other such things. I scored in about the 50th percentile when I took a practice GMAT. I suspect that is sufficient for admission to this school but I Read More

Today I had a meeting with a vice president (not David, my second-level manager; a different one). This year I am repsonsible for compiling the information we use to evaluate our dealers and communicate how much we like them. Some of the information has been flowing in to me but I have not worked with any of it yet. I Read More

Today one of the people at my new job  who knows me best suggested I should line myself up for a transfer to Japan. “You would love it,” he said. “The culture,the experience! Living overseas is life-changing. And the most beautiful women in the world are in the Tokyo subway.” “No, in Venezuela,” his compatriot interjected. The two of them Read More