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Slow down, think and be in the moment

Bob Hazlett — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:46:20 +0000

As marketers, we’re always trying to fit one more brand message in or send one more tweet. Wouldn’t it be great if you did the opposite in 2012? What if you really valued your customers outside of their wallet and down to their soul?

If you make just one resolution in 2012 it should be to take some time to slow down, think and pay attention to the moment. Refreshing article by Pico Iyer on “The Joy of Quiet”.

Slow down, think and be in the moment is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

I slept on an old dog bed stuffed with wigs

Bob Hazlett — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:07:39 +0000

Tracey Morgan on what its like to grow up in the ghetto. Priceless humor via Alligator Sunglasses.

I slept on an old dog bed stuffed with wigs is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

My personal Person Of The Year

Bob Hazlett — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:00:39 +0000

I’m very blessed to have a lot of amazing people in my life. I have a great wife, tremendous friends, a loving family and kick-butt co-workers. But there is one person I’m close with that sticks out year-after-year and gets zero recognition for it.

My Dad is my personal person of the year. Time Magazine can keep Mark Zuckerberg

I can’t even to begin to describe the milliliters of marvelous that ooze from my dad’s pores. He gets up everyday at like 4 or 5 a.m. to go bust his butt in a cold Ohio factory then comes home and puts on a slew of other hats like master gardener, distiller, gourmet chef, carpenter and professional good-guy. He smells like Brute and leather, never complains and will be by your side 110% of the way. He can fix anything, creates works of art from scrap and would empty is wallet if it meant you were better off. This post doesn’t nearly begin to explain the super-human powers this guy has.

Growing up, people used to say that I looked like my dad. I never wanted to hear it, I wanted to be my own person, have my own look and my create my own path. In retrospect, being like my dad is an honor. If 5% of his passion and work ethic was passed down, I think I’ll do alright in this life. Cheers Dad, you deserve it!

My personal Person Of The Year is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

Kerning, orgasms and those damn Japanese toothpicks

Bob Hazlett — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:09:22 +0000

On my way to work this morning I listed to Merlin Mann’s talk at dConstruct. He basically tells a group of gown folks that regardless how much they try to hide it, deep down they are still nerds. He’s cool with it and goes on to say that it’s alright being a nerd as long as you’re a nerd that cares. The rest of the 37 minute talk is about getting out more, finding nerd friends and continuing to get better.

If you’ve never listened to Merlin, he’s very refreshing, funny, blunt and even a little nerdy. Give him a listen.

Kerning, orgasms and those damn Japanese toothpicks is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

Keep Your Cables Organized With Binder Clips

Bob Hazlett — Wed, 19 May 2010 00:59:23 +0000

via Observando

Keep Your Cables Organized With Binder Clips is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

Converse Chuck It Mesh Sneaker

Bob Hazlett — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:53:49 +0000

Modeled after classic Chucks, these slip-on All Stars feature a mesh upper with lining at the toes, reinforced metal eyelets, and a textured sole. Socks definitely optional.

via Uncrate, but available at Zappos and Urban Outfitters. I take a size 10 if anyone wants to send me a pair.

Converse Chuck It Mesh Sneaker is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

Online Tools for Small Businesses Book

Bob Hazlett — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:09:33 +0000

My good friend, Will Murphy, recently published his first book titled Online Tools for Small Businesses. Here’s what he has to say about it;

It is a book for people who are experts in their field (like consultants, insurance agents, etc) and want to know what sites could be useful along with some tips. I am not promoting it as a book for Web experts – as they will already know almost everything in it. But, I do think there are some small businesses that could find it useful as a starting point. Especially if they are really a small business that are not fully utilizing all the web tools that could help them.

So if you’ve got a small business, but not the time or money to waste on getting up to speed, Will has put together a great resource on a wide variety of internet topics. You can buy the paperback version via Amazon or even have it delivered electronically to your Kindle.

Online Tools for Small Businesses Book is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

Two Book Recommendations

Bob Hazlett — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:54:55 +0000

Sorry, I’ve been quite for the past few weeks. Ideas and inspiration come in spurts sometimes and I’ve just not really had much to say. So rather than cloud the site with clutter, I’ve been recharging and nose deep in a few books. I’d recommend you check these two out.

Two Book Recommendations is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

Coach Calipari is Missing the Bigger Opportunity in Memphis

Bob Hazlett — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:14:24 +0000

I’m sorry for being off topic and I apologize in advance to any of my readers who come to my site because of the digital marketing content. I promise I’ll make it brief. There are 2 things that I just really need to say about the opportunity John Calipari has with the city of Memphis. I’m not talking about the university’s basketball program, I’m talking about the city and region as a whole.

First, don’t get me wrong, I’m all in favor of being passionate about what you do and working to become the best at, regardless if its coaching basketball or cutting grass. I believe that being surrounded by the best people and being in the right environment only helps make you better. I wouldn’t fault Coach Cal for leaving, Kentucky is a great program.

The point I think Cal is missing is the bigger opportunity beyond basketball and beyond money. It’s about the message he can send to the city of Memphis. He can say, “You know what, Memphis is a great city to live and there is plenty of opportunity here. Why wouldn’t someone want to start and spend their life here? These people love, adore and support me beyond my wildest dreams. I’d be stupid to leave. I’m honored to call Memphis my home.”

Someone like that is what the city needs to let them know that they aren’t second class city that can be used and abused, but rather, first rate and one that they should be proud to call home.

Coach Calipari is Missing the Bigger Opportunity in Memphis is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!

Memphis Pillow Fight

Bob Hazlett — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:47:07 +0000

Memphis Pillow Fight Bobby Digital Style from Bob Hazlett on Vimeo.

On March 21, 2009 a fun, old-fashioned pillow fight broke out in Overton Park. Bobby Digital was there to catch all of the action. Enjoy!

Memphis Pillow Fight is a post from Bob Hazlett, a digital marketer who writes at One Half Amazing!