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Less Like A-Rod. More like Vandy
Teamwork. Cheesy posters and trust falls have assuredly given us the picture. It’s science: You work better as part of a team. In every office environment, employees are undoubtedly part of several...
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The Flow and the Hustle
If you asked any of my friends to describe my finer traits (usually they require free beer for this), chances are, they wouldn’t list off “Hustler” at any point. Conversely, “pushover” might be an...
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Who Wants a Challenge?
This coming Saturday, I’ll be running 18 miles up a mountain in Asheville, North Carolina. This will not be the smartest thing I’ve done in recent memory. Might actually be the dumbest. Not to mention...
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Halloween and Customer Service
After experiencing 3 lackluster years of Halloween visitors in our neck of the woods (count it – less than 1 child annually), the wife and I decided to spend yesterday evening in the cool section of...
View ArticleIf I Wasn’t Busy
This past Thursday night, my wife and I spent a few hours listening to Anthony Bourdain talk at the Alys Stephens Center. Quite honestly, I think this guy is awesome. Tony started off as a chef, and...
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The Angry Line Forms to the Left
I typically err on the side of talking too much. This, I have found, is never more true than when I am stuck in a one-on-one situation with a stranger in an uncomfortable scenario. Most commonly...
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Dangle that Carrot!
I ran that race up the mountain a week and a half ago. It was extremely difficult, painful and fulfilling. Now I find myself a little depressed. Before/After As previously reinforced by the aftermath...
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Make the Robot Laugh
My title at Fleetio is “Director of Business Development.” It is understood, however, that the role is actually more like “Everything That Tony Doesn’t Do.” Such is life in a startup. Given my lack of...
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Take Me To Your Leader…Seriously
What just happened in my pants? According to my ESPN.com profile and preferences, there are three teams that I follow closely: Auburn Football, The Atlanta Falcons and Chelsea Football Club (soccer...
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Making the Sausage
I’ve worked in a few food-related jobs. The first helped me swear off anything served at concession stands. The other sufficiently has me questioning the cleanliness of every beverage can that I have...
View ArticleWhere’s the Party At?
For no fewer than years, my buddy Kevin tried to pick up girls by yelling “where’s the party at!?” Lord knows he tried. Whether he was hanging out of a trolley in Ybor City, or hollering at a gaggle of...
View ArticleThings that Rich People Talk About
I am not a wealthy man. That being said, I’m not poor either. I do, by casual association, know a few folks that have quite a bit of money. Whenever we hang out, I take meticulous notes for when I too...
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Reporting Live from Greece
Chappy here, coming to you live from Athens, Greece. I know the insurance company (and my mother) have told me never to reveal the fact that I am out of town, but nobody reads this blog and (note to...
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