It’s hard to think that 2009 is nearing to a close so rapidly. It seems like only yesterday that we are waiting for Obama to take office and throwing the old Christmas tree out.
But with each year ending, there is a renewed hope and energy that next year will be better than the last. Over this year at ESM, we feel blessed that our mentor-based tutoring and counseling platform has been well-received both globally, and locally.
Each day I go to sleep thinking about how we touch the lives of our students, and how in turn, they touch our lives. There is so much we have accomplished, and yet so much that still needs to be done, and it helps calm me when I realize that this process truly is not about an end, it is about a healthy and happy journey along the way.
Here’s to 2009, and to an even more fruitful 2010.
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I’ve just finished Peter Mayle’s two books on life in Provence — “A Year in Provence” and “Tojours Provence”. If you are looking for a fun, relaxing and inspiring read, Mayle is simply the best. With his English wit in full swing, he details his life in the South of France with an eye for detail that makes you feel as if you are sitting at the dinner table with him.
I first read these books in high school as part of my French class, but I am glad I re-read them again - this time enjoying and appreciating the humor and life lessons so much more. I’ve order the third and final installment - “Encore Provence” - which I hear is another brilliant tale of good food, good friends and even more important in French culture - good wine.
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Have not posted in a long time - today I am starting back with my blog about business, life and travel. It feels good to be back. I will post once a day, and sometimes add a photo or two.
-BD
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davemorin:
“Filling little gaps in another company’s product lineup is snatching nickels from the path of an oncoming steam roller.” - Platform vendors - Joel on Software
Joel has some good things to say on developers choosing which products to work on in relation to Platform vendors.
I believe it is important to dream big when you’re considering building an application on any Platform. If you’re looking at Facebook Platform or the Apple iPhone Platform, dream big. There are many incredible opportunities yet to be explored in virtually every vertical.
Today, the common conversation is around the many gaming companies building great things and becoming very successful. But, always remember that the gaming vertical tends to be the first one to fill out when new platforms enter the scene. Over time, big ideas (including games) are built into wonderful businesses.
So, as they say in England - mind the gap - and dream big.
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