Rule Changes

Blame 1984.  No, I’m not talking about the novel by George Orwell.  It’s the year the NFL instituted the Excessive Celebration Rule.  That’s one of the reasons the NFL has been given the moniker as the No Fun League.  Do something well, celebrate the accomplishment, then get penalized.   It’s just not right.

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Sound Reasoning

Sometimes a story is just what you need.  Other times, a sports analogy can illuminate a point just right.  Then, there are times when all you are looking for is a reason. So today there will be no story. No analogy.  Just facts.  Here are three reasons why businesses choose Woodstock Media Group for their on-hold advertising.

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Change-Up

As you know from reading these posts, I love sports and see them as a metaphor for life and for business. Lessons learned on the field have helped define the boundaries of many successful businesses just like yours across the country. 

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Designated For Assignment

Those are the three most dreaded words in the life of a Major League Baseball player.  It’s that moment when the organization believes that you are no longer worth the investment due to your lack of productivity.  That moment came last Sunday for Leonys Martin.

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In-Focus On-Hold

Healthline.com published an interesting article recently on the differences between Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).  The primary difference is simple to distinguish – no hyperactivity with those dealing with ADD.  A person with Attention Deficit Disorder isn’t hyperactive or impulsive, but shows symptoms of inattention or easy distractibility.

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The Masters

Sergio Garcia did something he has never done before. He won a major tournament.  It just happened to be The Masters at Augusta National.  After a thrilling final round left him tied with Justin Rose, Garcia made a birdie putt on the first hole of the sudden-death playoff to bring home the victory.

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