Author Archive: Eric San Juan
Eric San Juan
December 12, 2017
Years ago, back in 1909 in fact, a phrase penned “the customer is always right” by Harry Gordon Selfridge became a thing, and has done now for many years. It is something we hear just spoken outloud, when a service is bad, a product isn’t up to scratch and a complaint is sent into a business, shop or company. The customer is always right. It is also something that a company may use to their advantage, to perhaps give the impression that they will offer a good service. That their products or services are worth buying. That they appreciate that the customer is always right. But is this really the case? Do we often think about the domino effect of this complaint that someone has…
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Eric San Juan
December 9, 2017
I’m sure somewhere along the line I’ve mentioned that I do a weekly podcast with Tig Carson as part of the whole Nerd Out With Me thing. It’s fun. We go week-to-week talking about what was going on in specific months in the 1990s. Music, movies, games, news & current events, that sort of thing. You can check out the ’90s cast podcast <—here (lots of ways to subscribe, get it to your phone, download them, or stream them right from the site), or check out some abbreviated video versions below to get a taste for what we do. Hope you enjoy – and if you dig what we do, support us on Patreon!
Eric San Juan
December 8, 2017
Pexels Current times feel and to a certain extent, are chaotic. From turmoil in the US political process to societal value divides to an endlessly intense news cycle, things are looking glum. In these times it’s easy to lose your temper, and become emotional at every small thing. However, there is no greater responsibility on our shoulders than the ability to stay calm and peaceful in our surroundings. If you wish to change and balance the chaos around you, you must first work on yourself, and your ability to control it. Behavior is important, and something everyone must manage. Acting wisely and thoughtfully helps you set the example you wish to see in the wider world, and that’s a wonderful thing to promote. We’d argue…
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Eric San Juan
December 5, 2017
Contributed Post Of all the people on earth, everyone should reserve a special place in their heart for the people who live with passion. They’re the people who don’t do things by half: they go all in, and will willingly let themselves be consumed by the things they love. While this is inspiring to see on a daily basis, there’s also another advantage: it makes buying presents for them all the more straightforward. Below, we take a look at a few types of gifts you can get for that fanatic person in your life. Source: Pexels.com Special Edition, Special Christmas It’s hard to explain just how deep into the rabbit hole some people are willing to go for the things they love. To some people,…
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Eric San Juan
December 5, 2017
Contributed Post If you’re an avid gardener, then you don’t need to be sold the virtues of a well-maintained green space. You’re able to derive pleasure from planning what you’ll do with your garden, getting your hand stuck into the soil, and all-around making sure that the space at the back of your house is in tip-top condition. But here’s a question for you: how much does the rest of your family love your garden? You’re not the only one who lives there! Below, we take a look at five ways you can ensure everyone enjoys your green space as much as you do. Source: Pexels.com Bringing the Fun If you have children, then as much as you’d like to think otherwise, it’s unlikely that…
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