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Goldratt’s Rules of Flow: Chapter 4 – “Undesirable Effects in Multi-Project Environments”

Posted on February 16, 2023 by flybrand1976

[If you haven’t read the original version of The Goal – it’s a better book. Here’s a chapter-by-chapter video summary, and a <60 second summary too.] [Click here for a 60 second video summary of the first 8 chapters of … Continue reading →

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The Third Definition of “Violence”: Changing the Definition of Words

Posted on February 15, 2023 by flybrand1976

Violence: “Improper treatment or use of a word; wresting or perversion of meaning or application; unauthorized alteration of wording.” Continue reading →

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Goldratt’s Rules of Flow: Chapter 3 – “Re-evaluating”

Posted on February 15, 2023 by flybrand1976

[If you haven’t read the original version of The Goal – it’s a better book. Here’s a chapter-by-chapter video summary, and a <60 second summary too.] [Click here for a 60 second video summary of the first 8 chapters of … Continue reading →

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Goldratt’s Rules of Flow: Chapter 2 – “Can’t Miss the Due Dates”

Posted on February 14, 2023 by flybrand1976

[If you haven’t read the original version of The Goal – it’s a better book. Here’s a chapter-by-chapter video summary, and a <60 second summary too.] [Click here for a 60 second video summary of the first 8 chapters of … Continue reading →

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Goldratt’s Rules of Flow: Chapter 1 – “The Big Picture”

Posted on February 13, 2023 by flybrand1976

[If you haven’t read the original version of The Goal – it’s a better book. Here’s a chapter-by-chapter video summary, and a <60 second summary too.] [Click here for a 60 second video summary of the first 8 chapters of … Continue reading →

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Peloton Costs At 1,000 Rides: $1.43 per Class

Posted on February 12, 2023 by flybrand1976

Prior to my wife’s interest in a Peloton, I’d never even done a spin class. I like riding and had done some mountain bike biathlons when we were first married. Including our purchase of the original hardware, we’ve paid $5,140 … Continue reading →

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Congressional Award: Top Youth Award for Service – A Parent, Adviser and Validator’s Perspective

Posted on February 11, 2023 by flybrand1976

In 1993 my wife earned the bronze medal for the congressional award (“CA”). In February of 2020 my son, Everett Lybrand, began his pursuit of the award and he received the gold medal in November of 2022, he will attend … Continue reading →

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Untangling: What’s Happening in Chicago? How Much Is Violence an Issue?

Posted on August 17, 2022 by flybrand1976

A friend and I can’t tell the real impact of violence in Chicago – how can we describe what’s going on? Continue reading →

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Visit New England! 7 Day / 8 Night New England Trip Based out of Church Landing at Mill Falls Resort in Meredith, NH

Posted on May 19, 2022 by flybrand1976

This is an update of the Visit New Hampshire post, which has led ~50+ to come through since we moved to NH. Possible Itineraries Boston 2 nights => Meredith 4 nights => Portland 2 nights: 6 hours driving \ Detailed … Continue reading →

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Covid Hysteria: A Snapshot

Posted on May 9, 2022 by flybrand1976

Red States Are Winning the Post-Pandemic Economy (wsj) July 6, 2022 Harmatology (link) why public health “experts” never want to fight “the amateurs” (gatomalo) June 2, 2022 The Lies & Hypocrisy Are Getting Worse (IanMiller) June 28, 2022 Revenge of … Continue reading →

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