Monthly Archives: September 2015

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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Social Media Campaign

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The secret of promoting on social media is creating a campaign that doesn’t seem like a campaign. You have to have the classic advertising maxims involved (three to five insertions of an add to get attention — something I learned … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 11 The secret of success.

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Woody Allen, the famous director and husband of Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter, once said “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” I will add an addition to that — “One hundred percent of failure is not showing up.” (Unless you … Continue reading →

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