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Are We There Yet?


Are We There Yet?

"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."

Bob Len, Managing Director


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Are We There Yet? vol. 235

If you haven’t yet seen American Fiction, I highly recommend it. In one scene, Jeffrey Wright’s character, Thelonious “Monk” Ellison is talking to his girlfriend, Coraline, played by Erika Anderson. Coraline is a public defender, and Monk is just getting to know her. He asks how she feels about defending guilty people.

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Are We There Yet? vol. 234

The other day, while walking the dog, my son asked about the best piece of advice I had ever been given. I think he expected me to think about it for a while and get back to him, but a thought immediately popped into my mind.

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Are We There Yet? vol. 233

My general rule is to stay away from politics when I write this blog each week. But there is a proposed policy upon which both candidates agree, so I think I can address it. The issue is “no tax on tips.” The idea seems very appealing emotionally.

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Are We There Yet? vol. 232

I have followed Rohit Bhargava for years. His Non-Obvious Insights Blog is funny and informative, his books provide insights about marketing, innovation, and trends and he has been a keynote speaker for decades.

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Are We There Yet? vol. 231

Dr. Ali Rezai is an Iranian-born American neurosurgeon and neuroscientist. He first came to fame in the early part of this century with a revolutionary treatment to stop uncontrollable tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease. That treatment is now a standard procedure for Parkinson’s patients.

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Are We There Yet? vol. 230

On Sundays in The New York Times, there is a section called the Metropolitan Diary where residents write in with amusing stories. This past Sunday, a man wrote about a situation years ago when he worked at a clothing store.

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