October 9, 2010
by Alex Priest
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So here I am, re-reading Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink for a class, and naturally my mind has wandered to first impressions. As I sat there in Starbucks flipping through the first 40 pages or so, I came across this passage: …it … Continue reading
September 11, 2010
by Alex Priest
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As school, work and other commitments make my life crazier and crazier, I’m still going to do my best to keep you updated on what’s happening with my life, with the occasionally social media insight–when I’m not writing them for … Continue reading
August 31, 2010
by Alex Priest
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This is a quick piece I wrote for one of my marketing courses, but thought you might enjoy reading it here as well. Chapter 5, “Kenna’s Dilemma,” in Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink, is a fantastic bit of insight into market research … Continue reading
July 6, 2010
by Alex Priest
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I’m on vacation here at my Uncle’s bed and breakfast, the Iris Inn, and all week I’d been thinking about the books I would bring and the reading I would do as I relax here among the Blue Ridge Mountains.
I forgot them. All of them. Continue reading
January 29, 2010
by Alex Priest
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As evidenced by my conspicuous lack of updates this week, it’s been busy around here! I’ll do my best to catch up quickly and get back to writing a bit this weekend. First, D.C. Media Makers! I attended my first … Continue reading