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From Yahoo News, a story on how P. Diddy’s Sean John Label had collars made of Faux Fur – made of DOG.
NEW YORK – Macy’s has pulled from its shelves and its Web site two styles of Sean John hooded jackets, originally advertised as featuring faux fur, after an investigation by the nation’s largest animal protection organization concluded that the garments were actually made from a certain species of dog called “raccoon dog.”
Mo money, mo problems, huh? Or was that Biggie?
Peter–
I’d love to sit next to you on a plane.
I’m usually the guy who has my earbuds on and book or magazine in hand that doesn’t want to be bothered, but I feel like I could get as much or more out of answering a question like the one you pose as could ever be gained by whatever response I would give. But as a wanna-be entrepreneur, blogger, husband, father, being more open to converse with strangers when the opportunity presents would probably be good for me, especially since being more of a socialite would help expand my comfort zone.
Anyway, I really look forward to hearing more of the responses that you have gotten from your question. And maybe sharing an arm rest on a flight one day as well.
Denny
Love it, please continue 🙂
Peter–
I’d love to sit next to you on a plane.
I’m usually the guy who has my earbuds on and book or magazine in hand that doesn’t want to be bothered, but I feel like I could get as much or more out of answering a question like the one you pose as could ever be gained by whatever response I would give. But as a wanna-be entrepreneur, blogger, husband, father, being more open to converse with strangers when the opportunity presents would probably be good for me, especially since being more of a socialite would help expand my comfort zone.
Anyway, I really look forward to hearing more of the responses that you have gotten from your question. And maybe sharing an arm rest on a flight one day as well.
Denny
Love it, please continue 🙂
You could gather these responses in a book. Thanks for sharing.
I do something similar … the four birthday questions that I will only ask someone on their birthday. I haven’t been writing down the answers, but I should.
What are the four birthday questions?
Pat, I only ask the birthday questions on the your birthday. Is it your birthday?
You could gather these responses in a book. Thanks for sharing.
I do something similar … the four birthday questions that I will only ask someone on their birthday. I haven’t been writing down the answers, but I should.
What are the four birthday questions?
Pat, I only ask the birthday questions on the your birthday. Is it your birthday?
Peter – I love getting to work, grabbing my coffee, and seeing your blog in my Google Reader bolded, meaning you’ve written a post. It’s a great way to start my morning. I love your idea of sharing your responses… and actually, thank you for sharing your insightful responses. It’s sparked a question in my mind….. how would I answer that question? Maybe one day, I’ll run into you and be able to share.
Peter – I love getting to work, grabbing my coffee, and seeing your blog in my Google Reader bolded, meaning you’ve written a post. It’s a great way to start my morning. I love your idea of sharing your responses… and actually, thank you for sharing your insightful responses. It’s sparked a question in my mind….. how would I answer that question? Maybe one day, I’ll run into you and be able to share.
Share. Cookies and milk cure about everything. Naps are good. Play nice. Have nothing good to say, shut up. Be a better listener than speaker. If you can, do. Say, “I love you” to those you do…everyday.
Share. Cookies and milk cure about everything. Naps are good. Play nice. Have nothing good to say, shut up. Be a better listener than speaker. If you can, do. Say, “I love you” to those you do…everyday.
This is a great idea, and could lead you in some interesting directions in the future either with book or without. Love the question! Traveling by myself always brings out the connector in me, also. Keep it up!
This is a great idea, and could lead you in some interesting directions in the future either with book or without. Love the question! Traveling by myself always brings out the connector in me, also. Keep it up!
Really like this idea. I hope you continue sharing the answers. I’m looking forward to more…
Really like this idea. I hope you continue sharing the answers. I’m looking forward to more…
Peter, you should definitely continue this idea, most definitely. And if you’re uncomfortable with ‘profiting’ from others’ contributions, then write the book and donate the $. Either way, please keep sharing them! My rule: be a blessing to everyone who crosses my path, even if it’s only holding a door open for someone whose arms are full.
Carry on, young man!!
You have such a unique opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, areas of business, and corners of the globe… I can’t wait to see more answers.
Peter, you should definitely continue this idea, most definitely. And if you’re uncomfortable with ‘profiting’ from others’ contributions, then write the book and donate the $. Either way, please keep sharing them! My rule: be a blessing to everyone who crosses my path, even if it’s only holding a door open for someone whose arms are full.
Carry on, young man!!
You have such a unique opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, areas of business, and corners of the globe… I can’t wait to see more answers.
When we sit down to family dinner, I always ask what the best part and the worst part of the day, or week was, or since the last time we sat down together. We don’t always live near each other, so it cuts to the chase..and helps you understand what Is happening in everyone’s lives.
We go around the table until everyone has made their comments and we discuss. It’s amazing what you hear! I use that rule when I meet new people.
When we sit down to family dinner, I always ask what the best part and the worst part of the day, or week was, or since the last time we sat down together. We don’t always live near each other, so it cuts to the chase..and helps you understand what Is happening in everyone’s lives.
We go around the table until everyone has made their comments and we discuss. It’s amazing what you hear! I use that rule when I meet new people.
The rule my Grandmother gave me: “You don’t have to like what someone says, but you need to respect their right to say it” I remember and live by this every day.
The rule my Grandmother gave me: “You don’t have to like what someone says, but you need to respect their right to say it” I remember and live by this every day.
Definitely keep posting these! You’ve sparked my thinking as to how I would answer — and would I LIKE my answer? I’ll be considering your question as I go about my day. Thanks!
Yes please – definitely continue this! And if you felt like publishing, why not donate all of the profits to a charity? It would multiply the power of the answers. Maybe a charity supporting entrepreneurialism, or small business grants – as that is what motivated you to ask the question in the first place?
Great idea!
Definitely keep posting these! You’ve sparked my thinking as to how I would answer — and would I LIKE my answer? I’ll be considering your question as I go about my day. Thanks!
Yes please – definitely continue this! And if you felt like publishing, why not donate all of the profits to a charity? It would multiply the power of the answers. Maybe a charity supporting entrepreneurialism, or small business grants – as that is what motivated you to ask the question in the first place?
Great idea!
I love the idea – it may give a bit of insight into the state of western society today. I’d be curious to discover what kinds of differences you find in different parts of the states and different parts of world. Looking forward to reading more…
I love the idea – it may give a bit of insight into the state of western society today. I’d be curious to discover what kinds of differences you find in different parts of the states and different parts of world. Looking forward to reading more…
Carry on Peter, we can all benefit from the wisdom of others.
Carry on Peter, we can all benefit from the wisdom of others.
Peter, please do continue this series. What a great concept.
Peter, please do continue this series. What a great concept.
Love this idea! Keep the posts coming…
Love this idea! Keep the posts coming…
This is very cool–please continue. It’s good to witness the principles people live by. As for mind your own crops, to me that means Take care of yourself and your family first before messing with anyone else’s. Without that foundation, you’re nowhere.
This is very cool–please continue. It’s good to witness the principles people live by. As for mind your own crops, to me that means Take care of yourself and your family first before messing with anyone else’s. Without that foundation, you’re nowhere.
I love it because it seems so you and your audience will love you for it.
I love it because it seems so you and your audience will love you for it.
This is a great idea! I’m also a fellow New Yorker in the PR world and sometimes the last thing you want to do after a long day is have another conversation with a stranger. However, as we go about our routine, we don’t appreciate the act of speaking to strangers. You never know what the other person’s story is, but man, if you just asked them a question, you might find yourself learning and being inspired even more. It’s easy to sit behind a computer screen all our lives, but there is much more meaning with a face to face interaction. I love the how you share your ideas and thoughts as well as the thoughts of strangers, so definitely continue what you’re doing!
This is a great idea! I’m also a fellow New Yorker in the PR world and sometimes the last thing you want to do after a long day is have another conversation with a stranger. However, as we go about our routine, we don’t appreciate the act of speaking to strangers. You never know what the other person’s story is, but man, if you just asked them a question, you might find yourself learning and being inspired even more. It’s easy to sit behind a computer screen all our lives, but there is much more meaning with a face to face interaction. I love the how you share your ideas and thoughts as well as the thoughts of strangers, so definitely continue what you’re doing!
Great open-ended question Peter. Looking forward to more of the answers.
Great open-ended question Peter. Looking forward to more of the answers.
I love this! I honestly try to treat people better- to set an example, live the golden rule. Yesterday a homeless man stood behind me at a convenience store, with a soda and banana in hand. I assumed he had the money to buy it since he was in line, but I also knew it would only cost me a dollar and then he could keep whatever change he had. I paid for both of our purchases and walked away. If I can make one person’s life better, by paying for something I can afford while they struggle or even just helping someone smile on a rough day, that helps guide my daily decisions.
I love this! I honestly try to treat people better- to set an example, live the golden rule. Yesterday a homeless man stood behind me at a convenience store, with a soda and banana in hand. I assumed he had the money to buy it since he was in line, but I also knew it would only cost me a dollar and then he could keep whatever change he had. I paid for both of our purchases and walked away. If I can make one person’s life better, by paying for something I can afford while they struggle or even just helping someone smile on a rough day, that helps guide my daily decisions.
My brother-in-law, the late film critic and great, great guy, Gene Siskel, always asked people – movie star, celebrities, relatives, regular people – ‘What do you know for sure?’ It was quite jolting at the time and very thought-provoking. My rule: Always put things back in the same place and leave things the way you found them. Please do continue asking. If nothing else, it makes one stop and think – even for a few minutes. And, I still think, thinking is “in.”
My brother-in-law, the late film critic and great, great guy, Gene Siskel, always asked people – movie star, celebrities, relatives, regular people – ‘What do you know for sure?’ It was quite jolting at the time and very thought-provoking. My rule: Always put things back in the same place and leave things the way you found them. Please do continue asking. If nothing else, it makes one stop and think – even for a few minutes. And, I still think, thinking is “in.”
Great idea. I have a similar personality to you, but I can imagine the reception from those less gregarious in nature, could be mixed. Definitely continue, even write the book, and if you don’t want to profit from it, give the money away to a charity you like. We all need reminders, especially today! I am sure you will make a great impact by collecting and sharing these anectdotes! Thanks for the best thing I read today!
Great idea. I have a similar personality to you, but I can imagine the reception from those less gregarious in nature, could be mixed. Definitely continue, even write the book, and if you don’t want to profit from it, give the money away to a charity you like. We all need reminders, especially today! I am sure you will make a great impact by collecting and sharing these anectdotes! Thanks for the best thing I read today!
Peter, very interesting and good information. It is amazing to me how simple life and work can be but most people complicate it by the little things. I will continue to read your posts. Good Idea and I think you should publish these in a book and it’s up to you as far as it being a not for profit or for profit. Maybe something as simple as an ebook.
Peter, very interesting and good information. It is amazing to me how simple life and work can be but most people complicate it by the little things. I will continue to read your posts. Good Idea and I think you should publish these in a book and it’s up to you as far as it being a not for profit or for profit. Maybe something as simple as an ebook.
Yes, please keep doing this. I think we can all learn from others. This is a fantastic question to ask my kids. Thank you for providing a teachable moment!
Yes, please keep doing this. I think we can all learn from others. This is a fantastic question to ask my kids. Thank you for providing a teachable moment!
Here’s my answer: Do what works.
Love the idea! We have so much to glean from others’ experiences. It’d be great to see the whole list sometime…
Here’s my answer: Do what works.
Love the idea! We have so much to glean from others’ experiences. It’d be great to see the whole list sometime…
I love it – thanks for sharing and YES you should continue it and now you others who will join you on the quest of understanding and I promise not to write a book on my answers
I love it – thanks for sharing and YES you should continue it and now you others who will join you on the quest of understanding and I promise not to write a book on my answers
Hi Peter,
Great idea, as others have noted.
My rule is “Make it easy to say yes, make it hard to say no.” Very little work gets done by one person; it often takes at least another pair of hands to make something worthwhile happen. When you seek that contributor, be specific about what you need to accomplish the goal and make it clear how the other person (or the shared good) will benefit. Having done that, give thanks directly and give credit, along the hierarchy, as appropriate. This will smooth the path for the next time, and, of course, there will be a next time.
Hi Peter,
Great idea, as others have noted.
My rule is “Make it easy to say yes, make it hard to say no.” Very little work gets done by one person; it often takes at least another pair of hands to make something worthwhile happen. When you seek that contributor, be specific about what you need to accomplish the goal and make it clear how the other person (or the shared good) will benefit. Having done that, give thanks directly and give credit, along the hierarchy, as appropriate. This will smooth the path for the next time, and, of course, there will be a next time.
Love this idea!
Strong concept. Please continue. These days, it’s normal for engaging blogs to become bestselling books. You could donate the advance to a reputable NPO, then commit the profits to its long-term mission. Maybe even present a list of the NPOs you’re considering and ask the public to vote to pick the winner, which turns the selection process into a PR win for the winning NPO, featured NPOs, the publisher, book sales and you.
The Golden Rule: Treat others as I want to be treated, has served me well along with forgiving myself and others for being imperfect. A generous dose of kindness, yoga and humor helps, too.
Joy & Prosperity
Love this idea!
Strong concept. Please continue. These days, it’s normal for engaging blogs to become bestselling books. You could donate the advance to a reputable NPO, then commit the profits to its long-term mission. Maybe even present a list of the NPOs you’re considering and ask the public to vote to pick the winner, which turns the selection process into a PR win for the winning NPO, featured NPOs, the publisher, book sales and you.
The Golden Rule: Treat others as I want to be treated, has served me well along with forgiving myself and others for being imperfect. A generous dose of kindness, yoga and humor helps, too.
Joy & Prosperity
Great idea! I look forward to reading more in the series.
Great idea! I look forward to reading more in the series.
I love this! I talk to people in lines, too. I didn’t start out that way (terrified of strangers). Now, I do. Some people jump right into a conversation; others not so much.
Have you considered one a day? The comments add so much to it that one a day could be quite an energy shot for us.
lol – Maybe the person who said, “Mind your own crops,” was being hostile.
My rule? Be curious.
I love this! I talk to people in lines, too. I didn’t start out that way (terrified of strangers). Now, I do. Some people jump right into a conversation; others not so much.
Have you considered one a day? The comments add so much to it that one a day could be quite an energy shot for us.
lol – Maybe the person who said, “Mind your own crops,” was being hostile.
My rule? Be curious.
Definitely keep this up! I usually ask people a couple of questions when I’m networking with random people. One is “What is something unique about you?” and the other is a fun question “If you could have dinner with three famous people, who would they be and why?” It’s better than always asking what do you do for a living, etc. You find out a lot about people by asking this or other simple questions. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Definitely keep this up! I usually ask people a couple of questions when I’m networking with random people. One is “What is something unique about you?” and the other is a fun question “If you could have dinner with three famous people, who would they be and why?” It’s better than always asking what do you do for a living, etc. You find out a lot about people by asking this or other simple questions. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Yes, please continue, the answers are fascinating. I do the same with one of a selection of questions, I have never had a rude or hostile response. My unusual accent, (Rhodesian / South African) for someone living in North America seems to help. Perhaps the “Mind your own crops” person was a farmer.
Yes, please continue, the answers are fascinating. I do the same with one of a selection of questions, I have never had a rude or hostile response. My unusual accent, (Rhodesian / South African) for someone living in North America seems to help. Perhaps the “Mind your own crops” person was a farmer.
“…I was starting out as an entrepreneur, knew very little, but was sure I could use all the help and advice I could get. I believed that everyone I met had something to contribute.” This is a great outlook to have, and I vote “yes” to continuing this series. I love to hear the stories of others. Also, I always like to speak with the people sitting next to me on planes. I’ve met so many interesting characters from a Soldier returning home from Iraq to a new mother taking her first baby home to meet his grandparents. The last time I flew I was really nervous about my destination, and a older gentlemen from the Louisiana Bayou helped keep my mind off it with stories about growing up making gumbo to his 52-year marriage with his wife who passed away the previous year. Great idea, Peter. Can’t wait to see more posts.
“…I was starting out as an entrepreneur, knew very little, but was sure I could use all the help and advice I could get. I believed that everyone I met had something to contribute.” This is a great outlook to have, and I vote “yes” to continuing this series. I love to hear the stories of others. Also, I always like to speak with the people sitting next to me on planes. I’ve met so many interesting characters from a Soldier returning home from Iraq to a new mother taking her first baby home to meet his grandparents. The last time I flew I was really nervous about my destination, and a older gentlemen from the Louisiana Bayou helped keep my mind off it with stories about growing up making gumbo to his 52-year marriage with his wife who passed away the previous year. Great idea, Peter. Can’t wait to see more posts.
LOVE this idea Peter. Keep them coming.
LOVE this idea Peter. Keep them coming.
Love this! Keep asking and keep writing posts with the answers. I feel like I’ve been mentored today.
The rule I live life by since almost losing my life and my leg in a 6-vehicle accident… every day is a good day to what I can, with what I have, where I am… because I can!
Love this! Keep asking and keep writing posts with the answers. I feel like I’ve been mentored today.
The rule I live life by since almost losing my life and my leg in a 6-vehicle accident… every day is a good day to what I can, with what I have, where I am… because I can!
Great idea. Words of wisdom from fellow travelers…
My rule: Treat everybody the way you want to be treated. What goes around comes around.
Great idea. Words of wisdom from fellow travelers…
My rule: Treat everybody the way you want to be treated. What goes around comes around.
keep asking
keep asking
Love this idea. Keep up the great work. Do you ever share YOUR rule!!? That was my first thought when I read this. Note – mine – – “Be nice to everyone, because everyone’s having a hard time with something.” It has served me so well to extend additional human kindness. So many people are going through the motions as they live through a very difficult life, trial, time, whatever. Acting extra kind to EVERYone makes a huge difference in their life and most of all YOURS! Give me that hourly paid person who is giving it all for very little in return. That’s the person I want to shore up and be extra nice to.
Great job, Peter. Love the work you continue to do. I don’t waste my time reading many posts but I always read yours!
Love this idea. Keep up the great work. Do you ever share YOUR rule!!? That was my first thought when I read this. Note – mine – – “Be nice to everyone, because everyone’s having a hard time with something.” It has served me so well to extend additional human kindness. So many people are going through the motions as they live through a very difficult life, trial, time, whatever. Acting extra kind to EVERYone makes a huge difference in their life and most of all YOURS! Give me that hourly paid person who is giving it all for very little in return. That’s the person I want to shore up and be extra nice to.
Great job, Peter. Love the work you continue to do. I don’t waste my time reading many posts but I always read yours!
This is a very interesting topic and I hope you keep posting on it. Personally, Erma Bombeck’s advice has always served me well (especially when traveling abroad): “Never pass up a chance to pee.”
This is a very interesting topic and I hope you keep posting on it. Personally, Erma Bombeck’s advice has always served me well (especially when traveling abroad): “Never pass up a chance to pee.”
that would annoy the hell out of me if a complete stranger asked personal questions. But then again, odds that I would be talking to someone in passing is slim anyway so the problem wouldn’t arise.
Are you saying he should mind his crops?
that would annoy the hell out of me if a complete stranger asked personal questions. But then again, odds that I would be talking to someone in passing is slim anyway so the problem wouldn’t arise.
Are you saying he should mind his crops?
I think “mind your own crops” means: you are the person most interested in the successful completion of your projects. No one else is going to water your crops for you. If you aren’t cultivating and nurturing your ideas, your schemes, your babies — no one else is going to step in and do it for you. If you don’t mind your own crops, you’ll have nothing to harvest.
I think “mind your own crops” means: you are the person most interested in the successful completion of your projects. No one else is going to water your crops for you. If you aren’t cultivating and nurturing your ideas, your schemes, your babies — no one else is going to step in and do it for you. If you don’t mind your own crops, you’ll have nothing to harvest.
Peter, I love everything you do! Yes, please keep sharing this and all of your other wonderful ideas, energy and passions. You make the world a better place.
Peter, I love everything you do! Yes, please keep sharing this and all of your other wonderful ideas, energy and passions. You make the world a better place.
Definitely continue. We can learn so much from each other. Thanks for sharing these nuggets. By the way, it was great seeing you at the SPRF Conference in Destin, FL on Monday!
Definitely continue. We can learn so much from each other. Thanks for sharing these nuggets. By the way, it was great seeing you at the SPRF Conference in Destin, FL on Monday!
Please continue! I agree you can learn something from everyone (even if it’s what NOT to do). I look forward to seeing your future posts on this topic. My rules for life are similar to Nina’s above, but I also try to “BE the change you want to see”.
Fabulous idea Peter – and now I am thinking of what my rule is – never thought about it before! Please continue to share the responses you get.
Please continue! I agree you can learn something from everyone (even if it’s what NOT to do). I look forward to seeing your future posts on this topic. My rules for life are similar to Nina’s above, but I also try to “BE the change you want to see”.
Fabulous idea Peter – and now I am thinking of what my rule is – never thought about it before! Please continue to share the responses you get.
Peter, please continue this thread. There will be nuggets in each of your answers that will be helpful to your readers. Great stuff so far. Thanks.
Peter, please continue this thread. There will be nuggets in each of your answers that will be helpful to your readers. Great stuff so far. Thanks.
Mine? You didn’t ask. But I’ll tell you anyway: “be so good they can’t ignore you” And also (shut up Peter I can have two) …” The harder you work the luckier you get”
Yes continue. Then write a book. Fun.
Mine? You didn’t ask. But I’ll tell you anyway: “be so good they can’t ignore you” And also (shut up Peter I can have two) …” The harder you work the luckier you get”
Yes continue. Then write a book. Fun.
Being an ‘imperfect perfectionist’, I have a tendency of setting the bar pretty high..( usually just beyond my reach) One day I read [somewhere?] ” Give yourself a break once in a while, Your 3 is most peoples 10…”
And by all means, carry on!
Being an ‘imperfect perfectionist’, I have a tendency of setting the bar pretty high..( usually just beyond my reach) One day I read [somewhere?] ” Give yourself a break once in a while, Your 3 is most peoples 10…”
And by all means, carry on!
Keep asking the question and don’t worry so much about the details of the answer. One day the answer is going to be so profound & unique that it will change you and those you share it with.
The most important rule I live by in my life is – “Give every day with no expectation of receiving.” This way of life has changed my life and rewarded me in more ways than I ever imagined, personally & financially.
Keep asking the question and don’t worry so much about the details of the answer. One day the answer is going to be so profound & unique that it will change you and those you share it with.
The most important rule I live by in my life is – “Give every day with no expectation of receiving.” This way of life has changed my life and rewarded me in more ways than I ever imagined, personally & financially.
Peter I actually have compiled an article with individual’s life mantra’s including Senator, Cokie Roberts, every day people, newspeople etc., my piece is meant to be just a one time article, but obviously I believe in what you are doing because it intrigued me as well because of something Ric ‘Doc’ Walker said to me one day. I too, think you should do a book maybe just start the new compilation and add the ones you can. You are a natural motivator anyway so I feel it is a book you were meant to write.
Peter I actually have compiled an article with individual’s life mantra’s including Senator, Cokie Roberts, every day people, newspeople etc., my piece is meant to be just a one time article, but obviously I believe in what you are doing because it intrigued me as well because of something Ric ‘Doc’ Walker said to me one day. I too, think you should do a book maybe just start the new compilation and add the ones you can. You are a natural motivator anyway so I feel it is a book you were meant to write.
Very interesting idea! Please continue. Be honest, be helpful.
Very interesting idea! Please continue. Be honest, be helpful.
Love it. You have to keep asking….and then sharing. Mine? ‘Whatever it takes.’
Love it. You have to keep asking….and then sharing. Mine? ‘Whatever it takes.’
Love it. You have to keep asking….and then sharing. Mine? ‘Whatever it takes.’
Love it. You have to keep asking….and then sharing. Mine? ‘Whatever it takes.’
Love it. You have to keep asking….and then sharing. Mine? ‘Whatever it takes.’
Love it. You have to keep asking….and then sharing. Mine? ‘Whatever it takes.’
He may have meant “be attentive” in regards to “crops.”
He may have meant “be attentive” in regards to “crops.”