Aug 31, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

Happy Blog Day

I just learned of Blog Day from one of the blogs I follow Awake @ the Wheel, By Jonathan Fields. Blog Day comes with an assignment to share five new blogs which I find interesting. You are in luck since I read over 50 regularly. If you think in terms Blog Day being a birthday, Expert in the Rough is merely a fetus at this point with less than 4 months since conception. Thankfully I have been reading a... read more

Aug 31, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

My Favorite Pet Peeves

My Favorite Pet Peeves….a redundant statement of favorite peeves, could it be?  A sickening list of things that bother me so much that I actually list them as my “Pet Peeves.” Have you ever really stopped to think about what a “Pet Peeve” is?  A list of your favorite peeves.  I say that is just plain stupid but “There is gold in those hills.” Sales and... read more

Aug 28, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

Do you like Universal Leftovers?

What does Burger King and “The Universe” have in common? I know it’s a question for the ages and its answer is not “Fire-Grilled” meat. Burger King has a motto and it’s “Have it your Way!”, which I believe is shared motto with “The Universe.” My father teaches a personal development seminar and he often touches on the topic of what he calls... read more

Aug 26, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

Are You A’scared?

“Are you “A’scared?” This is one of my favorite taunts and lessons from one of my bosses. He usually presents it to me when I find myself all worked up making a mountain out of mole hill.  It usually revolves around things I have no control over and will run its course in due time but yes “Damn It” I am “A’scared.” I am scared of failing I am scared... read more

Aug 25, 2008 Posted by Brian Monahan

The Big Idea, Teach What You Love

One of my favorite TV shows is “The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.” What is cool about his show is he brings on everyday people who are trying to make it big in business, doing what they love. Donny uses his connections to bring high profile guests on the show to share their wisdom with these budding entrepreneurs and it’s obvious Donny has a great passion for helping others. Donny himself... read more