Posted by Marie on August 14, 2010
I came across this paragraph in a book I’m currently reading and thought I’d share. It made me smile in amusement, but there is also wisdom in here.
You must always know when to pull out. A businessman isn’t a mathematician. Remember that. Never become hypnotized by the beauty of numbers. A businessman is someone who buys at ten and is happy to get out at twelve. The other kind of man buys at ten, sees it rise to eighteen and does nothing. He is waiting for it to get to twenty. The beauty of numbers. When it drops to ten again he waits for it to get back to eighteen. When it drops to two he waits for it to get back to ten. Well, it gets back there. But he has wasted a quarter of his life. And all he’s got out of his money is a little mathematical excitement.
From A Bend in the River
by V. S. Naipaul
Posted by Marie on March 7, 2009
Just a quick reminder that it is time to turn the clocks forward one hour.
Yes, it may mean that you are waking up in the dark once again, but it also means that Spring (well, what actually feels like Spring) is right around the corner!
Posted by Marie on December 25, 2008
May this day be only as busy as you wish it to be.
Posted by Marie on September 9, 2008
Collecting is always fun. But for many people, it is also serious business.
A personal assistant can help such a collector amass an enviable library of items. Quite often, professional assistants are expert researchers. They know how to set up alerts to find out when certain items become available on the market. They can find other collectors and set up networking opportunities. They can also find out when topic specific conferences are being held.
A collections assistant doesn’t have to take all the fun out of searching for a bargain or out of finding just the right finishing piece. He or she can simply add to your knowledge base and trim down the search field.
Posted by Marie on September 2, 2008
When I walk into a party or event with a gorgeously wrapped gift, I can feel all the eyes that turn towards me. A lovely present stands out on a gifts table and under a tree. It demonstrates to the receiver that you hold the occasion in high regard and appropriately went the extra mile.
Some people, however, are just not great at wrapping presents. If this is the case, consider handing this job to your personal concierge. This tactic is great for those times when your gift needs to show that above-and-beyond bit of punch, but it is also great during traditional gift-giving times when there are just so many shapes and sizes to wrap.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you didn’t have to figure out a way to store all these different rolls and ribbons and bows? Imagine being able to individualize all your packages at a group event rather than showing up with everything in the same wrapping paper. Let your personal assistant save you time and improve your reputation with neat and artistic presentations.
