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Is Knowing a Little About a Lot Good?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | Sep 28, 2026

We live in an information-overload society—or maybe it is more like an information playground. We are bombarded by commercials, videos, documentaries, social media posts, opinions, rants, and endless commentary. We can spend hours scrolling, watching, and listening without ever applying what we have learned. There is a big difference between…

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Keeping Up With Info Overload

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 06/17/2024

In today’s digital age, we’re bombarded with an endless stream of information from various sources. It’s easy to get…

Reasoned Debate – How We All Do Things Is Slightly Different

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 06/10/2024

Your approach to things may differ from how others do it, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. You may…

We Hear Stuff!

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 05/13/2024

What do we do with the ‘stuff’ we hear? Are you writing down those learning moments? Are you creating…

We May Have To Get Messed Up Before We Can Step Up

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 04/29/2024

It’s often said that we must hit rock bottom before we can rise to the top. In life, there…

Why Are We Missing So Much?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 04/21/2024

In today’s fast-paced world, time is a luxury only a few can afford to waste. We risk missing valuable…

The Rise of the Mechanical and Technology Specialists

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 03/17/2024

The Rise The Declaration is out. We are embarking on a monumental change in our Job Titles in the…

But! However! Replace Them.

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/20/2024

Move from But or However to NOW. Guilty, Your Honor, as Charged. ‘But’ is a staple word that we…

Does Luck play a role in our success?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 02/05/2024

Balancing the roles of hard work and luck in achieving success is a fascinating and complex topic. We do…

Hello 2024!

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/22/2024

We are twenty-two into the new year. So, big deal, right?  Did you set any goals for 2024? Complete…

Business Advisor vs. Business Coach

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 01/01/2024

It is important to understand the distinction between a business coach and and advisor and how they can serve you differently.

Do We Value the Knowledge We’ve Learned?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/26/2023

Many have said on our podcast that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. That number seems daunting.…

So Happy Making 2% Net Profit. Really?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 12/17/2023

Should I be happy for you when you say that you made 2% net profit in my business? It’s…

I Don’t Think So

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 11/20/2023

Please don’t think training is good for you, like food, exercise or sleep. I’ve heard every excuse that includes…

Do You Really Value Your Investment?

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 11/13/2023

I’ve been listening to stories about getting the courage to charge enough. Be it labor rate or proper margins…

 Go With Your Gift, Really

By Carm Capriotto, AAP | 11/09/2023

If you’ve taken any individual evaluation, you can learn much about yourself and how and why you do things.…

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