Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Think Pink

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

“Whatcha selling the raffle tickets for?” I asked one of the other soccer dads last night. “A friend of mine has Stage IV breast cancer and we’re raising money to help pay for her care.” I’m not sure I need … Continue reading →

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Classnotes: October 1

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Thanks to everyone who came to field trip. Hope you enjoyed the experience. Be ready to share any social media you created and other thoughts about what you learned. And Dustin Barnes has agreed to come out to our class … Continue reading →

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City Hal

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Call The Mystery Machine. Get Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby on the phone. We have a mystery to solve. For several weeks now, the sign in front of the Jackson City Hall has read this: “City Hal.” Here are … Continue reading →

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What I love about Mississippi:

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Yesterday I was able to interview a world-class pianist (Bruce Levingston) and one of America’s top entertainment moguls (Sam Haskell). I learned powerful lessons from both. We’re very fortunate here in Mississippi to not only produce such world-class talent but … Continue reading →

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The Mastery of Marie Hull

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Marie Hull started life taking piano lessons. By age 20, she was making art with a paint brush instead. For the next 70 years, she used her talent in a most proficient way. The Mississippi Museum of Art currently is … Continue reading →

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Putting out Sprinklers

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I tend to complain about things I have no control over. I’m not naturally positive — I have to work at it. And some days I don’t work hard enough. The current drought is pissing me off. I refuse to … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 13 — Embracing the suck.

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

First of all, I am thankful I workout outside on a football field when it’s dark. Why? I know I look super stupid when I’m going through the drills. It’s the awkward part of the title of this blog. It’s … Continue reading →

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The World Needs You

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Tough times require tough people. You must be tough mentally, physically and emotionally. And you can’t allow others to manipulate your feelings and steal your joy. They have agendas and fears. Don’t play their game — you’ll lose every time. … Continue reading →

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Class Notes: September 24, 2015

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

We need to wrap up reading Michael Hyatt’s book Platform: Read Chapters 8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 before the next test. I will go through some of the high points today.  I am also bringing a copy of my Social Media/Marketing plan … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 12 We’re the Stories We Tell

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

We’re the stories we tell. I was reminded of that this morning as I was inch-worming across the football field. When I participated in my first bootcamp, the inch-worm was my nemesis. I just couldn’t do them. I knew I’d … Continue reading →

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